CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Riverside Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Riverside Community Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4445 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $38 (226%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $38 (226% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (101% 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
Medcare Partners $3 - $189 18%
Aetna $4 - $227 24%
Health Net $4 - $281 24%
United $5 - $332 30%
American Health System $9 - $568 54%
First Health $9 - $1,136 54%
Bristol Hospice $13 77%
Healthsmart $16 - $1,009 95%
Multiplan $16 - $1,072 95%
Next $16 - $1,009 95%
Alignment Health Plan $17 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $87 101%
Blue Shield $17 - $184 101%
Brand New Day $17 - $21 101%
Care1St Health Plan $17 101%
Central Health Plan $17 101%
Clever Care Of Golden State $17 101%
Easy Choice Health Plan $17 101%
Heritage Provider Network $17 - $23 101%
Humana $17 101%
Redlands Community Hospital $17 101%
Riverside Medical Clinic $17 - $20 101%
Riverside Physician $17 101%
Scan Health Plan $17 101%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 101%
La Care Health $19 113%
Molina $19 113%
Corvel Corporation $20 119%
Inland Empire Health Plan $28 - $29 167%
Bright Health $42 250%
Cigna $47 280%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4445 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals