CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $17
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17

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: $20 (119%)

Insurance Median: $17 (101%)

Cash: $20 (119% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17 (101% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $17	83%
Triwest	$16	95%
Aetna	$17 - $34	101%
Amerihealth Caritas	$17	101%
Healthy Blue	$17	101%
Humana	$17 - $25	101%
Lhc (Allwell)	$17	101%
Louisiana Healthcare Connection	$17	101%
Peoples Health	$17 - $112	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $81	101%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$17 - $29	101%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc	$17	101%
Gilsbar 360	$39	232%
Hs Technology	$44	262%
First Health	$85	506%
Womans Hospital Employees	$88	524%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals	$112	667%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$118	702%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$119	708%

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 $20.
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 Our Lady of the Lake Surgical 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.