CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 2.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $90 (536%)

Insurance Median: $45 (268%)

Cash: $90 (536% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (268% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 268% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 168%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Health Net	$9 - $166	54%
Aetna	$10 - $145	60%
Allianz Global Assistance	$10 - $186	60%
Blue Shield	$10 - $166	60%
Humana	$10 - $15	60%
Kaiser	$10 - $31	60%
Molina	$10 - $166	60%
Multiplan	$13 - $186	77%
Indian Health Council	$18 - $159	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $186	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $140	119%
Community Health Group	$22 - $124	131%
Cigna	$26 - $132	155%
County Medical Services	$29 - $132	173%
Interplan	$29	173%
Managed Health Network	$31 - $7,564	185%
California Health And Wellness	$61 - $166	363%
Epic Americas	$61 - $141	363%
San Diego Pace	$70 - $155	417%
Medicare (plans)	$132	786%
Medi-Cal	$145	863%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $90.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84443.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84443.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.