CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,400
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,400. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,400

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $1,400 (8333%)
Insurance Median: $22 (131%)
Cash: $1,400 (8333% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (131% 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.

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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
Humana $16 - $368 95%
Aetna $17 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $437 101%
Coventry Cares $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Horizon Pace $17 101%
Molina $17 101%
Sarah Cannon Research $17 101%
United $17 - $630 101%
Va Ccn $17 101%
Wellcare $17 - $22 101%
Prime Health $225 1339%
Signature Advantage $266 1583%
Cigna $417 2482%
Cdm Health $686 4083%
Southern Kentucky Rehab $1,050 6250%
Occupational Mc Alliance $1,120 6667%
Tim Davis And Associates $1,120 6667%
Up And Up $1,120 6667%
Fortified Provider Network $1,260 7500%
Multiplan $1,260 7500%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY 42104
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals