CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Caribou Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Caribou Medical Center is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 8.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 South 3Rd West, Soda Springs, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $109 (649%)

Insurance Median: $147 (875%)

Cash: $109 (649% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (875% 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 875% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 775%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Humana	$68 - $71	405%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$68 - $71	405%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr	$68 - $71	405%
Select Health Mcr Adv	$68 - $71	405%
Select Health/Bright Path Mcr Adv	$68 - $71	405%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$69 - $155	411%
Aetna	$96 - $155	571%
First Choice Health-All Plans	$137 - $142	815%
Bc Qualified Hp (Qhp)	$141 - $147	839%
Deseret Healthcare-All Plans	$144 - $150	857%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$147 - $153	875%
UnitedHealthcare	$147 - $153	875%
Cigna	$149 - $155	887%
Montana Health Co-Op-All Plans	$149 - $155	887%
Regence Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$149 - $155	887%
Select Health-All Other Plans	$149 - $155	887%

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 $109.
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 Caribou Medical Center 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.