Blood test, thyroid (TSH)
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 84443
- Insurance Median: $17
- Cash Discount Price: $78
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $16 - $58 | 95% |
| Healthy Blue | $16 | 95% |
| Multiplan | $16 - $149 | 95% |
| Uhccp | $16 | 95% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $16 - $17 | 95% |
| Wellcare | $17 | 101% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $17 - $44 | 101% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $17 - $152 | 101% |
| Humana | $17 | 101% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $19 | 113% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $157 | 935% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $157 | 935% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this thyroid blood test (CPT 84443) at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the facility's cash price of $78.00 is significantly lower than the state average of $111.00 and the county average of $16.00. While the facility's negotiated rates with major insurers like UnitedHealthcare and Multiplan range from $16 to $152, the cash price remains the most transparent benchmark for patients. If you have a high-deductible plan or have not yet met your deductible, paying the cash price of $78.00 upfront may result in lower out-of-pocket costs compared to your insurance's negotiated rate, which often includes administrative fees and claim processing overhead that inflate the final bill.
To ensure you are not overcharged, it is critical to request an itemized billing audit before finalizing payment, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as unbundled codes or charges for services not rendered. Additionally, you should inquire directly with the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the total amount owed by 20% to 50% if paid in full within a short window. If you receive a balance bill from an out-of-network provider at this in-network facility, remember that the No Surprises Act generally protects you from these unexpected charges for emergency and non-emergency services, so do not sign away your rights to dispute the bill without first reviewing the specific terms of your plan.