CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Uchealth Grandview Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $155
  • Cash Discount Price: $170
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Uchealth Grandview Hospital is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 9.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5623 Pulpit Peak Vw, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$170

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$155

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: $170 (1012%)
Insurance Median: $155 (923%)
Cash: $170 (1012% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $155 (923% 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 923% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 823%). 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
Aetna $16 - $17 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $182 101%
Cigna $17 - $285 101%
Cms $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Humana $17 101%
Kaiser $17 - $165 101%
Select Health $17 - $179 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $263 101%
Simplified Benefits Administration $155 - $185 923%
Denver Health Medical Plan $244 1452%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $263 1565%
First Health $287 1708%
Multiplan/Phcs $336 2000%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5623 Pulpit Peak Vw, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals