CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $107
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 4.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16420 W Us Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $107 (637%)

Insurance Median: $77 (458%)

Cash: $107 (637% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (458% 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 458% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 358%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$19 - $34	113%
Aetna	$34 - $110	202%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $97	202%
Cigna	$34 - $107	202%
Cms	$34	202%
Devoted Health	$34	202%
Humana	$34	202%
Kaiser	$34 - $114	202%
Select Health	$34 - $116	202%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$61 - $68	363%
Kaiser Public Option	$80	476%
Kaiser Kp Select	$96	571%
Multiplan/Phcs	$106	631%
First Health	$114	679%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$114	679%

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 $107.
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 Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital 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.