CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Children's Hospital Colorado

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $114
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Children's Hospital Colorado is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 6.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$114

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: $135 (804%)
Insurance Median: $114 (679%)
Cash: $135 (804% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $114 (679% 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 679% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 579%). 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
Ccha Behavioral Health $9 - $28 54%
Integrated Health Plan $14 - $42 83%
Kaiser $31 - $202 185%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan Behavioral Health $36 - $111 214%
Carelon Behavioral Health $41 - $194 244%
Denver Health Medical Plan $41 - $208 244%
UnitedHealthcare $42 - $138 250%
Presbyterian Health Plan $44 - $158 262%
Colorado Access $45 - $136 268%
Colorado Access Behavioral Health $45 - $136 268%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $208 280%
Molina Healthcare Of Nebraska $50 - $152 298%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico $50 - $152 298%
Peak Health Alliance/Ebms $50 - $166 298%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $50 - $180 298%
Healthy Blue Of Nebraska $53 - $161 315%
Humana $56 - $194 333%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $59 - $180 351%
Interlink National $59 - $208 351%
Centivo $63 - $191 375%
Select Health $64 - $194 381%
Uchealth Plan Administrators $64 - $194 381%
Aetna $66 - $222 393%
Cigna $66 - $200 393%
Department Of Corrections $71 - $216 423%
Comppsych Behavioral Health $77 - $235 458%
First Choice Health $77 - $235 458%
Midlands Choice $77 - $235 458%
National Preferred Provider Network $77 - $235 458%
Multiplan $78 - $238 464%
Cofinity $82 - $249 488%
First Choice Of The Midwest $82 - $249 488%
Usa Managed Care Organization $82 - $249 488%
First Health Network $84 - $255 500%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens