CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $32
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $32 (190%)

Insurance Median: $33 (196%)

Cash: $32 (190% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (196% 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
Aetna	$33	196%
Amerigroup	$33	196%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$33	196%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$33	196%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$33	196%
Cigna	$33	196%
First Health	$33	196%
Hscsn	$33	196%
Humana	$33	196%
Kaiser Permanente	$33	196%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc	$33	196%
Mamsi	$33	196%
Medstar Family Choice	$33	196%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$33	196%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo	$33	196%
Pfc	$33	196%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$33	196%
Tricare	$33	196%
United Behavioral Health Inc	$33	196%
UnitedHealthcare	$33	196%

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 $32.
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 Medstar Saint Mary's 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.