CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $114
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Womans Hospital is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 5.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $114 (679%)

Insurance Median: $90 (536%)

Cash: $114 (679% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (536% 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 536% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 436%). 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

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $229	101%
Webtpa [100127]	$22 - $225	131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $225	143%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$26 - $200	155%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$29 - $225	173%
Verity [100266]	$29 - $225	173%
Aetna	$30 - $269	179%
Cigna	$30 - $237	179%
Coventry [100010]	$30 - $229	179%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$30 - $229	179%
Beech Street [100260]	$31 - $243	185%
Multiplan [100258]	$33 - $252	196%
Private Health [100261]	$33 - $252	196%
Humana	$35 - $269	208%
Meritain [100063]	$35 - $269	208%

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 $114.
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 Womans 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.