CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $95
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8166 Main Street, Houma, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $95 (565%)
Insurance Median: $18 (107%)
Cash: $95 (565% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (107% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $42 95%
Dept Of Veterans Affairs $16 95%
Humana $16 - $51 95%
Medicare (plans) $16 95%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $17 95%
Aetna $17 - $79 101%
Amerihealth $17 101%
Champ Va $17 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 101%
Tricare $17 101%
Amg $18 107%
Vantage Health Plan $42 250%
Ppoplus $43 256%
Gilsbar 360 $49 292%
Verity Health $73 435%
Multiplan Inc $83 494%
Cigna $86 512%
Coventry Health Of Louisiana $102 607%
Workers Comp $128 762%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals