CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $287
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $287. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$287

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $287 (1708%)
Insurance Median: $31 (185%)
Cash: $287 (1708% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (185% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $11 - $18 65%
Humana $16 95%
Medicare (plans) $16 95%
Node Champva $16 95%
Node Health Choice Mcr Adv $16 95%
Tricare $16 95%
Aetna $17 - $1,074 101%
Care1St $17 101%
Health Direct Partners $17 101%
Healthnet $17 101%
Laughlin Healthcare $17 101%
Magellan $17 101%
Mercy Care Mcr Adv $17 101%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $17 101%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $17 101%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $17 101%
Node Triwest $17 101%
Node Va $17 101%
Onecare $17 101%
Veterans Eval Services $17 101%
Mercy Care $19 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $21 125%
Node Az Complete Health Exchange $29 173%
Node Health Choice Integrated Care $31 185%
UnitedHealthcare $42 - $1,224 250%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $43 256%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 - $348 262%
Self Pay $209 - $366 1244%
Cigna $752 4476%
Sierra Health Plan $870 - $1,044 5179%
Coventry Work Comp Al $1,044 6214%
Multiplan Primary $1,114 6631%
Multiplan $1,201 7149%
Three Rivers $1,479 8804%
First Health Coventry $1,566 9321%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals