CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,309
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,309. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 2.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $1,309 (7792%)
Insurance Median: $46 (274%)
Cash: $1,309 (7792% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (274% 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 274% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 174%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna $11 - $837 65%
UnitedHealthcare $14 83%
Aetna $17 - $691 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $968 101%
Bright Health $17 - $393 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Humana $17 101%
Innovage Pace $17 101%
Kaiser $17 - $340 101%
Kaiser National Transplant $17 - $628 101%
Mutual Of Omaha $17 101%
Rocky Mountain Health $17 101%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $17 101%
Total Longterm Care $17 101%
Triwest Health Alliance $17 101%
United $17 - $589 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Delaware Life Insurance $18 107%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $46 274%
Multiplan $48 - $1,178 286%
Vail Health $199 1185%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $628 - $837 3738%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $667 3970%
Western Plains Community Health $851 5065%
Northcare $916 5452%
Physician Health Partners $916 5452%
Medical Development International $1,047 6232%
Prime Health $1,178 7012%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals