CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $29
Cash Discount Price: $321
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $321. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 South Street, Southbridge, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$321

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29

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: $321 (1911%)

Insurance Median: $29 (173%)

Cash: $321 (1911% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $29 (173% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Masshealth [20302]	$15	89%
Medicaid / KanCare	$15 - $17	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $54	101%
Cigna	$17 - $228	101%
Institution [10406]	$17	101%
Mgb Mcr [10124]	$17	101%
Tufts Us Family [11203]	$17	101%
Aetna	$18 - $321	107%
Commonwealth Care Alliance [10103]	$18	107%
Fallon Mcr Supp [20202]	$18	107%
Fallon Mcr [10105]	$18	107%
Senior Whole Health [10110]	$18	107%
Tufts Mcr [10112]	$18	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $321	107%
Champva [11001]	$20	119%
Workers Compensation [20501]	$23	137%
Tufts Connectorcare [10507]	$29	173%
Wellpoint [11112]	$44	262%
Harvard Pilgrim [10701]	$62 - $75	369%
Fallon Connectorcare [10503]	$155	923%
Hne [11108]	$209	1244%
Tufts [11201]	$228	1357%
First Health Network [11120]	$241	1435%
Evernorth Behavioral Health [27]	$257	1530%
Connecticare [11105]	$321	1911%
Fallon Carelon Hlth [28]	$321	1911%
Fallon Mcaid Carelon Hlth [29]	$321	1911%
Grants [20507]	$321	1911%
Masshealth Mcd Mbhp [38]	$321	1911%
Wellsense Mcaid Carelon Hlth [21]	$321	1911%
Hsno/Free Care [10801]	$681	4054%

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 $321.
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 UMass Memorial Health - Harrington 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.