CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $229
Cash Discount Price: $229
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital is $229. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $229. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 13.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 238 South Congress Street, Rushville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$229

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$229

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: $229 (1363%)

Insurance Median: $229 (1363%)

Cash: $229 (1363% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $229 (1363% 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 1363% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1263%). 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	$35 - $229	208%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $249	208%
Corvel-All Plans	$35	208%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$35	208%
Molina Healthcare Mcaid	$35	208%
Humana	$109	649%
Molina Mmai-All Other Plans	$109	649%
UnitedHealthcare	$109 - $229	649%
Cigna	$188	1119%
Beech Street-All Plans	$229	1363%
Encompass-All Plans	$229	1363%
Health Dynamics-All Plans	$229	1363%
Healthlink-All Plans	$229	1363%
Hfn Epo	$229	1363%
Hfn Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$229	1363%
Multiplan/Phcs-All Plans	$229	1363%
Preferred Medical Claims Solution-All Plans	$229	1363%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans	$229	1363%
Wexford Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$229	1363%
Healthsmart-All Plans	$241	1435%

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 $229.
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 Sarah D Culbertson 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.