CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: West Carroll Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at West Carroll Memorial Hospital is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 706 Ross Street, Oak Grove, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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%)
Insurance Median: $20 (119%)
Ins. Median: $20 (119% 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
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $65 89%
Aetna $17 - $55 101%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $17 101%
Healthy Blue $17 101%
Humana $17 101%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $17 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 - $19 101%
Ambetter / Centene $20 119%
Blue Advantage $20 119%
Tricare $20 119%
Medicare (plans) $23 137%
Cigna $52 310%
Insurance Systems Inc $55 327%
Golden Rule Insurance Company $65 387%
Hmo Of Louisiana $65 387%
Loomis Co $65 387%
Novitas Solutions $65 387%
Omaha Insurance Company $65 387%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 706 Ross Street, Oak Grove, LA 71263
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals