CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $11 (65%)
Insurance Median: $24 (143%)
Cash: $11 (65% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (143% 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 $17 - $71 101%
Arizona Physicians Ipa $17 101%
Banner Health $17 101%
Banner University Health Plan $17 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $66 101%
Care 1St $17 101%
Cigna $17 - $33 101%
Gila River Health Care Corporation $17 101%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $17 - $25 101%
Health Net $17 - $25 101%
Humana $17 101%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan $17 101%
Mercy Care $17 101%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $38 101%
Upmc Health Plan $17 101%
Wellpoint $17 101%
Arizona Priority Care $18 107%
Carelon $18 107%
Devoted Health Services $18 107%
Gold Kidney Health Plan $18 107%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center) $18 - $33 107%
Naphcare $23 137%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi) $23 - $42 137%
Plotkin Health $23 - $42 137%
Oscar Health Plan $28 167%
Quiktrip Corporation $28 - $50 167%
Provider Network Of America $38 - $70 226%
Arizona Medical Network $41 - $74 244%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals