CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $279
  • Cash Discount Price: $902
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center is $279. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $902. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 16.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$902

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$279

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: $902 (5369%)
Insurance Median: $279 (1661%)
Cash: $902 (5369% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $279 (1661% 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 1661% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1561%). 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 $10 - $635 60%
Aetna $17 - $524 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $734 101%
Bright Health $17 - $298 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Humana $17 101%
Kaiser $17 - $320 101%
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 - $446 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Delaware Life Insurance $18 107%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $46 274%
Multiplan $48 - $893 286%
Vail Health $135 - $151 804%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $391 - $436 2327%
Western Plains Community Health $578 - $645 3440%
Northcare $623 - $694 3708%
Physician Health Partners $623 - $694 3708%
Medical Development International $712 - $793 4238%
Prime Health $800 - $893 4762%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80113
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals