CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $80
Cash Discount Price: $79
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 4.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1319 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$80

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: $79 (470%)

Insurance Median: $80 (476%)

Cash: $79 (470% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $80 (476% 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 476% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 376%). 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

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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
Alohacare	$16 - $18	95%
Hmsa	$16 - $36	95%
Kaiser	$16 - $121	95%
Mdx	$16 - $18	95%
Devoted	$17	101%
Ohana	$20 - $40	119%
Hcha	$34	202%
UnitedHealthcare	$35	208%
Pac Admin	$37	220%
Uha	$39 - $69	232%
Hwmg/Hmaa	$43	256%
Mimoh	$74 - $104	440%
Calvos	$80 - $104	476%
Multiplan	$85 - $117	506%
Verdegard	$85 - $110	506%
Mccp	$90 - $117	536%
Coventry	$95 - $124	565%

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 $79.
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 Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children 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.