CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $220
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Northwest Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $220. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$220

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $220 (1310%)
Insurance Median: $21 (125%)
Cash: $220 (1310% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (125% 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.

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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 - $329 95%
Cigna $16 - $27 95%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $16 95%
Humana $16 95%
Medicare (plans) $16 95%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $16 95%
Scan Health Plan $16 95%
Tricare $16 95%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $366 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $110 101%
Fresenius Health $17 101%
Magellan $17 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 - $18 101%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $17 101%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $17 101%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $17 101%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $17 101%
Node Va $17 101%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $17 101%
Triwest $17 101%
Veterans Eval Services $17 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $21 125%
Ambetter / Centene $24 143%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $25 149%
Health Net $27 161%
Node Fusion Network $30 179%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $32 190%
Seven Corners $39 232%
Self Pay $176 - $264 1048%
First Health Coventry $384 2286%
Coventry Medical Center $439 2613%
Multiplan $608 3619%
Prime Health $622 3702%
Healthsmart $659 3923%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals