CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Encino Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Encino Hospital Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16237 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

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: $16 (95%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $16 (95% 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
Aids Healthcare Foundation $17 101%
Alignment $17 101%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $17 101%
Blue Shield Of Promise $17 101%
Brand New Day $17 - $25 101%
Health Net Of Ca $17 - $25 101%
La Care Health Plan $17 101%
Managed Health Network $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Molina $17 101%
Renal Payer Solutions $17 101%
Traditional Medi-Cal $17 101%
Tricare $17 101%
Usa Senior Care Network $17 101%
Imperial Health Plan Ca $18 107%
Aetna $21 125%
Americas Choice Provider Network $21 125%
Corvel $21 125%
Multiplan $21 125%
Prime Health Services, Inc. $21 125%
Three Rivers $21 125%
Zelis Healthcare $21 125%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Network $22 131%
Provider Network Of America $22 131%
Provider Select $22 131%
Workers Comp $22 131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 143%
Employer Direct Healthcare $24 143%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16237 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals