CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $23 (137%)
Insurance Median: $24 (143%)
Cash: $23 (137% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (143% 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
Aarp $15 89%
All Savers Insurance $15 89%
Geha $15 89%
United Hc Shared Services $15 89%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $25 89%
Aetna $17 - $65 101%
Allegiance Hospice $17 101%
Allen Oaks Hospice $17 101%
Ambetter / Centene $17 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $28 101%
Champva $17 101%
Compassionate Care Hospic $17 101%
Correct Care $17 - $115 101%
Golden Rule $17 101%
Harbor Hospice $17 101%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $17 101%
Heart Of Hospice $17 101%
Hos Misc Hospice $17 101%
Humana $17 - $72 101%
Ice Health Service Corp $17 101%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $17 101%
Mcr Lagniappe $17 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 - $25 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Mutual Of Omaha $17 101%
Snf Nursing Home $17 101%
St Francis Nursing Home $17 101%
Triwest $17 - $115 101%
Us Family Health Plan $17 - $115 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $17 101%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $22 131%
Amfirst $23 137%
Self Pay $23 137%
Integrated Med Solutions $24 143%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $25 149%
Meritain $28 - $65 167%
Web-Tpa $58 345%
Cigna $63 - $65 375%
Ima $69 - $115 411%
Ppo Plus $69 411%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $104 619%
Wc Martco $104 619%
Wc Misc $104 619%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $104 619%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $104 619%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $104 619%
American Public Life $115 685%
American Retirement Life $115 685%
Apwu $115 685%
Auto Liability $115 685%
Bankers Life $115 685%
Fox Everitt $115 685%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $115 685%
Medishare $115 685%
Medplus $115 685%
Misc Commerical $115 685%
Phcs $115 685%
Physicians Mutual $115 685%
State Farm-La $115 685%
Usaa $115 685%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals