CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Community First Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $157
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Community First Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $157. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5645 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$157

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $157 (935%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $157 (935% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (101% 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
Aetna $13 - $314 77%
Beacon Mcaid Op Only $13 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $107 77%
Cchhs Mcaid $13 77%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans $13 77%
Harmony Mcaid $13 77%
Meridian Mcaid $13 77%
Molina Mcaid $13 77%
Beacon Mcr Op Only - All Other Plans $17 101%
Harmony Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $17 101%
Humana $17 - $53 101%
Meridian Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $17 101%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $17 101%
Molina Mcr Adv $17 101%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $33 196%
Cigna $100 - $217 595%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5645 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals