CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Warner Hospital and Health Services

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $23
Cash Discount Price: $31
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Warner Hospital and Health Services is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 422 W White St, Clinton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$23

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: $31 (185%)

Insurance Median: $23 (137%)

Cash: $31 (185% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $23 (137% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$9 - $229	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $264	54%
Health Alliance Med Adv	$9 - $111	54%
Humana	$9 - $229	54%
Molina Mcr/Mcd Dual	$9 - $111	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $229	54%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$9 - $111	54%
City Of Clinton (Employees Serv)-All Plans	$17 - $216	101%
Healthlink Hmo	$17 - $210	101%
Caterpillar-All Plans	$18 - $229	107%
Cigna	$18 - $224	107%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$18 - $229	107%
Consociate Care Ppo-All Plans	$19 - $243	113%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$19 - $237	113%
Healthlink Ppo/Work Comp-All Other Plans	$19 - $237	113%
Hfn Ppo/Epo-All Plans	$19 - $243	113%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$21 - $256	125%
Harmony Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$41	244%
Medicaid / KanCare	$41	244%
Meridian Hp-All Plans	$41	244%
Molina-All Other Plans	$41	244%

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 $31.
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 Warner Hospital and Health Services 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.