CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at University of Michigan Health System is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

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: $22 (131%)
Insurance Median: $29 (173%)
Cash: $22 (131% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $70 24%
Metrocare $4 - $66 24%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $4 - $60 24%
Priority Health [1038] $4 - $94 24%
Aetna $5 - $92 30%
Hap [1023] $5 - $105 30%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $5 - $92 30%
Plain Church Group $5 - $84 30%
Beaumont Health Network $6 - $98 36%
Cofinity $6 - $100 36%
Confinity Advantage $6 - $92 36%
First Health $6 - $111 36%
Nomi Health $6 - $98 36%
Provider Network Of America $6 - $98 36%
First Agency $7 - $105 42%
Paramount Health Care $7 - $116 42%
Parkview Health Plan Services $7 - $105 42%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $102 42%
Bronson Healthcare Group $8 - $119 48%
Multiplan $8 - $119 48%
Ambetter / Centene $9 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $63 54%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $9 54%
Hap Midwest $9 54%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $9 - $17 54%
Priority Health $9 - $140 54%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $13 - $63 77%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $16 95%
Huron Valley Pace $16 95%
Health Alliance Plan $17 101%
Humana $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $17 101%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $17 101%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $17 101%
Thome Pace $17 101%
Triwest $17 101%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $17 101%
Zing Health $18 107%
Employee Benefit Logistic $29 173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals