CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $76 (452%)
Insurance Median: $27 (161%)
Cash: $76 (452% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (161% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $22 54%
Mclaren Health Plan $9 - $81 54%
Meridian $9 54%
Molina $9 - $18 54%
Priority Health $9 - $33 54%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $87 54%
Aetna $17 - $110 101%
Atrium King Centre Skilled Nursing Services $17 101%
Blue Care Network $17 101%
Cigna $17 - $33 101%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $17 - $116 101%
Humana $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $17 101%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $17 101%
Promedica $17 101%
Wellcare (Meridian) $17 101%
Wellspring Lutheran Services Skilling Nursing Services $17 101%
Cofinity $18 - $113 107%
Hospice Of Michigan $20 - $87 119%
Munson Hospice $23 - $852 137%
Asr/Physicians Care $27 - $116 161%
Medical Cost Savings Solution $27 - $116 161%
Nomi Health $27 - $116 161%
The Robbins Group And Regency Employee Benefits $27 - $116 161%
Wds Enterprise Group Planning $27 - $116 161%
First Health/Coventry Network $28 - $123 167%
Provider Network Of America Group Health $28 - $123 167%
Three Rivers Provider Network $28 - $123 167%
Employee Benefits Logistics $29 173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals