CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $160
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 6.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 School St, Carrollton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

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: $160 (952%)

Insurance Median: $116 (690%)

Cash: $160 (952% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (690% 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 690% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 590%). 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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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
Aetna	$30 - $114	179%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $167	333%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$56	333%
Molina Mcaid-All Plans	$56	333%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $116	524%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$90 - $114	536%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$90 - $114	536%
Humana	$91 - $115	542%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$108 - $136	643%
Ambetter / Centene	$117 - $148	696%
Cigna	$125 - $159	744%
Multiplan-All Plans	$132 - $167	786%
Healthlink Hmo	$134 - $169	798%
Healthlink Il Only	$134 - $169	798%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$151 - $192	899%
Hfn Zelis-All Plans	$160 - $203	952%

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 $160.
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 Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital 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.