CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Steele Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Steele Memorial Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 203 South Daisy Street, Salmon, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $24 (143%)
Insurance Median: $24 (143%)
Cash: $24 (143% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (143% 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
Regence Blue Shield - All Plans $3 - $17 18%
Aetna $9 - $95 54%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv $9 - $47 54%
Select Health Mcr Adv $9 - $47 54%
Windsor Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $9 - $47 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $100 60%
Liberty Healthshare - All Plans $16 - $80 95%
Cigna $18 - $92 107%
Pacific Source - All Other Plans $18 - $90 107%
Mountain Health Co-Op - All Plans $19 - $95 113%
Select Health Inc - All Other Plans $19 - $95 113%
UnitedHealthcare $19 - $95 113%
Ichn, Llc - All Plans $20 - $100 119%
Multiplan - All Plans $20 - $98 119%
Three Rivers - All Plans $20 - $98 119%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 203 South Daisy Street, Salmon, ID 83467
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals