Blood test, thyroid (TSH)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc
Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 84443
- Insurance Median: $17
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $15 - $24 | 89% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $17 | 101% |
| Medicare (plans) | $17 | 101% |
| Va | $17 | 101% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $17 - $47 | 101% |
| Vc Hope | $17 | 101% |
| Humana | $17 | 101% |
| Cigna | $25 | 149% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $29 | 173% |
| Aetna | $53 - $59 | 315% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $68 | 405% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 84443, representing a blood test for thyroid function (TSH), the Medicare benchmark rate is $16.80. This federal baseline serves as the objective standard for evaluating pricing, as commercial negotiated rates often exceed it due to administrative overhead and contract dynamics. While the facility's median negotiated rate is $17.00, which is slightly higher than the Medicare amount, the data indicates that cash payments are not explicitly listed in the provided report. However, patients should be aware that cash-pay options can sometimes result in lower out-of-pocket costs if their insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price, making it worthwhile to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts directly with the hospital before scheduling.
The facility, Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, has 11 payer contracts, with rates ranging from $15 to $68 depending on the insurance carrier. Notably, the lowest negotiated rate of $15 offered by Smarthealth is lower than the facility's median negotiated rate of $17.00, while the highest rate of $68 from Coventry City Of Wichita is significantly higher. Since the report does not provide specific state or county average comparisons for this procedure, patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount against the facility's negotiated rates to ensure they are receiving fair pricing. It is also important to request an itemized bill to review all charges, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors that can be corrected through a formal audit dispute.