CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $500
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $500. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$500

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $500 (2976%)
Insurance Median: $30 (179%)
Cash: $500 (2976% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (179% 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
Corvel $11 - $150 65%
Prime Health $11 - $150 65%
Signature Advantage $13 - $177 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $17 83%
Humana $16 - $258 95%
Aetna $17 101%
Coventry Cares $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Horizon Pace $17 101%
Molina $17 101%
United $17 - $419 101%
United Behavioral Health $17 101%
United Va $17 101%
Wellcare $17 - $19 101%
Cigna $19 - $274 113%
Essence Healthcare $30 - $419 179%
Baptist Health Network $36 - $503 214%
Hospice Of Central Kentucky $42 - $587 250%
Occupational Mc Alliance $53 - $746 315%
Multiplan $63 - $885 375%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals