CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: North Memorial Health Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $23
Cash Discount Price: $24
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at North Memorial Health Hospital is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3300 Oakdale North, Robbinsdale, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$23

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: $24 (143%)

Insurance Median: $23 (137%)

Cash: $24 (143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $23 (137% 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
Medica [1086]	$12 - $28	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17	101%
Health Partners [1061]	$17 - $62	101%
Humana	$17	101%
Medicare (plans)	$17	101%
Ucare [1148]	$17 - $30	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$17	101%
Aetna	$18 - $55	107%
America'S Ppo [1010]	$20 - $53	119%
Phcs [1172]	$23 - $55	137%
Multiplan [1176]	$24 - $58	143%
Medicaid / KanCare	$51	304%
Cigna	$66	393%

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 $24.
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 North Memorial Health 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.