CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Glendale Adventist Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Glendale Adventist Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $3 (18%)
Insurance Median: $15 (89%)
Cash: $3 (18% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (89% 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
Employers Health Network - All Plans $2 - $87 12%
Phys Assoc Op Only- All Plans $2 - $87 12%
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans $5 - $190 30%
Bc Medi-Cal $6 36%
Blue Shield Non Epn $6 - $219 36%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $246 36%
Healthcare Partners- All Plans $7 - $246 42%
Caremore Mcr Adv - All Plans $8 - $295 48%
First Health- All Plans $8 - $300 48%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $8 - $292 48%
Heritage Commercial - All Other Plans $8 - $274 48%
Heritage Sr $8 - $279 48%
La Care Mcr Adv- All Plans $8 - $284 48%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans $8 - $274 48%
Phcs- All Plans $9 - $336 54%
Scan Mcr Adv - All Plans $9 - $336 54%
Beech Street - All Plans $11 - $388 65%
Choicecare - All Plans $11 - $388 65%
Corvel- All Plans $12 - $414 71%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans $12 - $439 71%
Kaiser - All Plans $12 - $439 71%
Three Rivers - All Plans $12 - $439 71%
Alignment Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $14 - $517 83%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal $14 - $48 83%
Healthnet Mcal $14 - $23 83%
Heritage Mcal $14 - $20 83%
Medi-Cal $14 - $19 83%
Molina Mcal $14 - $19 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $186 101%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $17 101%
Clever Care Mcr Adv - All Plans $17 101%
Molina Mcr $17 101%
Regal Med Group Mcal $17 101%
Tricare $17 101%
Regal Medical Group Commercial - All Other Plans $20 119%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $21 - $734 125%
Dept Of State Hsp Metropolitan- All Plans $22 131%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $23 137%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $30 179%
Centivo - All Plans $38 226%
Cigna $58 345%
Aetna $101 601%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals