CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Henry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $125
  • Cash Discount Price: $137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Henry County Memorial Hospital is $125. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 7.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 N 16Th St, New Castle, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$125

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: $137 (815%)
Insurance Median: $125 (744%)
Cash: $137 (815% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $125 (744% 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 744% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 644%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $14 - $172 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $150 101%
Caresource Hip $17 101%
Caresource Just4Me $17 101%
Caresource Marketplace-All Other Plans $17 101%
Caresource Mcaid $17 101%
Caresource Mcr Adv $17 101%
Cigna $133 792%
UnitedHealthcare $160 952%
Aetna $167 994%
Health Alliance-All Plans $167 994%
Workers Comp - All Plans $176 1048%
Encore Workers Comp-All Plans $186 1107%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 N 16Th St, New Castle, IN 47362
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals