CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Saint Agnes Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: $142
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Saint Agnes Medical Center is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $142. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$142

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

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: $142 (845%)
Insurance Median: $32 (190%)
Cash: $142 (845% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $32 (190% 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
St Agnes Nicu Valley Childrens Hospital $11 - $142 65%
Coventry $12 - $150 71%
Healthnet $12 - $177 71%
Allegiance $13 - $168 77%
American Postal Workers Secondary $13 - $168 77%
Cba Network By Design $13 - $164 77%
Cigna $13 - $168 77%
Network Health $13 - $164 77%
Multiplan $14 - $183 83%
Phcs $14 - $183 83%
Interplan $15 - $196 89%
Aetna $16 - $101 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $157 95%
Humana $16 - $17 95%
Medicare (plans) $16 - $17 95%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $34 101%
Welbe Health $17 101%
Align Senior Care $19 113%
Correctcare Integrated Health $21 125%
Medi-Cal Healthnet $23 - $26 137%
Geha $28 167%
Kaiser Permanente $29 173%
Advantek Central Usd $41 244%
Blue Shield - Ca $48 - $157 286%
Meritain $96 571%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $96 571%
Allied Benefit Systems $101 601%
Boon Chapman $101 601%
Hap $101 601%
Webtpa $101 601%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $157 935%
Blue Care Network $157 935%
Blue Distinction Transplant $157 935%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $157 935%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $157 935%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $157 935%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $157 935%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $157 935%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals