CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $64
Cash Discount Price: $139
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $139. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 3.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 Hospital Drive, Shelbyville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$139

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$64

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: $139 (827%)

Insurance Median: $64 (381%)

Cash: $139 (827% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $64 (381% 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 381% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 281%). 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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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	$14 - $157	83%
Aetna	$16 - $62	95%
Humana	$16 - $62	95%
Essence Health	$17	101%
Passport	$17 - $183	101%
Senior Care Communty Of Ky	$17	101%
Signature	$17 - $183	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $175	101%
Va Ccn	$17	101%
Wellcare	$17 - $59	101%
Communicare	$18	107%
Devoted	$18	107%
Velocity	$21 - $359	125%
Key Benefit Administrators	$22	131%
Cigna	$27	161%
Prime Group Health	$130 - $311	774%
Encore	$220	1310%
Multiplan	$242 - $329	1440%
Omca	$348	2071%
Corvel	$366	2179%
Cshn	$366	2179%
Health Smart	$366	2179%
National Comp Care	$366	2179%

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 $139.
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 Uofl Health - Shelbyville 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.