CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $145
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Antelope Valley Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $145 (863%)
Insurance Median: $19 (113%)
Cash: $145 (863% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (113% 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
Alignment Healthcare $17 101%
Central Health Plan Of California $17 101%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $17 101%
For Your Benefit $17 101%
Health Net Of California $17 - $24 101%
Humana $17 101%
L.A. Care Health Plan $17 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Brand New Day $18 107%
Aids Foundation $19 113%
Align Senior Care Ca $19 113%
Champion Health Plan $19 113%
Clever Care Health Plan $20 119%
Ca State Prison $22 131%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $25 149%
Blue Shield $30 179%
Aetna $41 244%
Cigna $79 470%
Blue Shield Of California $550 3274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals