CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $111
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Flagstaff Medical Center is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 6.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$111

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$16.8

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $16.8 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $76 (452%)
Insurance Median: $111 (661%)
Cash: $76 (452% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $111 (661% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $16.8 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 661% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 561%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $16 - $392 95%
Fmc 30/70 $16 95%
Health Choice $16 - $32 95%
Health Net Federal $16 95%
Humana $16 - $437 95%
Medicare (plans) $16 95%
Mercy Care Advantage $16 95%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $16 95%
Snf Fmc $16 95%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $426 95%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $16 - $19 95%
Wellcare $16 95%
Wellcare By Allwell $16 95%
Ahcccs $17 101%
Ahcccs Other $17 101%
Carefirst $17 101%
Devoted $17 101%
Fmc Ihs $17 101%
Fmc Jail $17 101%
Health Choice Arizona $17 101%
Health Choice Integrated Care $17 101%
Health Net Of Arizona $17 101%
Mercy Care $17 101%
Mercy Care Rhba $17 101%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $17 101%
Va Pccc Triwest $17 101%
Ambetter / Centene $19 113%
Pnoa $25 149%
Naphcare $29 - $34 173%
Self Pay $63 - $460 375%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $63 - $230 375%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $74 - $337 440%
Workers Comp $82 - $299 488%
Copperpoint $93 - $337 554%
Nau Athletic Department $101 - $368 601%
Cigna $114 - $414 679%
Fmc 90/10 $114 - $414 679%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $114 - $414 679%
United Behavioral Health $126 - $460 750%
Auto Insurance $5,000 29762%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals