CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Perry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Perry County Memorial Hospital is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

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: $111 (661%)

Insurance Median: $41 (244%)

Cash: $111 (661% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (244% 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 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). 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
Bc 130	$8 - $126	48%
Group Insurance	$8 - $158	48%
Nsa	$8 - $98	48%
Medicaid / KanCare	$17 - $158	101%
Medicare (plans)	$17 - $41	101%
Veterans Administration	$17 - $158	101%
Workers Compensation	$79	470%
Guarantor Liable	$111 - $158	661%
Pcmh Insurnace	$123 - $158	732%
Secondary Insurance	$126	750%
UnitedHealthcare	$126	750%
Operating Engineers	$134	798%
Boilermakers Healthcare	$137	815%
Cigna	$137	815%
Great West	$137 - $158	815%
Sagxxxx	$137	815%
Champus	$158	940%
Ngs American, Inc	$158	940%
Patoka Valley	$158	940%
Southwire	$158	940%
Tricare	$158	940%
Wausau Benefits	$158	940%

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 $111.
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 Perry County 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.