CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Decatur County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Decatur County Memorial Hospital is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 4.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 720 North Lincoln Street, Greensburg, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $117 (696%)

Insurance Median: $77 (458%)

Cash: $117 (696% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (458% 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 458% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 358%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $107	101%
Medicaid / KanCare	$17	101%
Encircle-All Plans	$25 - $28	149%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $48	149%
Choice Care Mcr Adv	$43 - $48	256%
Siho Mcr Adv	$43 - $48	256%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$45 - $50	268%
Aetna	$50 - $125	298%
Caresource Just4Me-All Other Plans	$73 - $81	435%
Cigna	$114 - $126	679%
Sagamore Health-All Plans	$118 - $131	702%
Healthsource Indiana-All Plans	$133 - $148	792%
Choicecare Commercial-All Other Plans	$138 - $153	821%
Thcg/Encore-All Plans	$139 - $154	827%
Siho-All Other Plans	$144 - $159	857%

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 $117.
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 Decatur 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.