CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Decatur County Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $58
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Decatur County Hospital is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1405 Nw Church Street, Leon, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $58 (345%)
Insurance Median: $31 (185%)
Cash: $58 (345% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (185% 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.

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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 $3 - $106 18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $40 30%
Champva -All Plans $7 - $56 42%
Aetna $8 - $99 48%
Everystep Hospice-All Plans $8 - $65 48%
Tricare $8 - $68 48%
Benefit Admin System-All Plans $10 - $81 60%
All Savers-All Plans $11 - $94 65%
Allied Benefit System-All Plans $11 - $94 65%
American Family Ins Grp-All Plans $11 - $94 65%
Humana $11 - $91 65%
Meritain Health-All Plans $11 - $91 65%
Misc Commercial-All Plans $11 - $91 65%
Christian Healthcare -All Plans $12 - $100 71%
Medica-All Other Plans $12 - $100 71%
Rural Carrier Benefit Plan-All Plans $12 - $96 71%
Cigna $13 - $108 77%
Golden Rule-All Plans $13 - $106 77%
Medical Mutual-All Plans $13 - $110 77%
Ntca The Rural Broadband-All Plans $13 - $106 77%
Farm Bureau Financial-All Other Plans $14 - $112 83%
Farm Bureau Property And Ca $14 - $112 83%
Health Partners-All Plans $14 - $115 83%
Lewermark-All Plans $14 - $119 83%
Medi Share-All Plans $14 - $114 83%
Uhss-All Plans $14 - $114 83%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $15 - $128 89%
Mail Handlers Benefit-All Plans $15 - $122 89%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $15 - $122 89%
Priority Health-All Plans $15 - $125 89%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $16 - $131 95%
Wellmark Hmo $47 280%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $52 310%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1405 Nw Church Street, Leon, IA 50144
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals