CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 2.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$47

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: $33 (196%)

Insurance Median: $47 (280%)

Cash: $33 (196% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $47 (280% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 280% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 180%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $44	101%
Health Partners	$17 - $147	101%
Itasca Medical Care	$17	101%
Medica	$17 - $43	101%
Primewest	$17	101%
Sanford Health Plan	$17 - $58	101%
Security Health Plan	$17 - $74	101%
South Country Health Alliance	$17	101%
Ucare	$17 - $38	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $56	101%
Wellcare	$17	101%
Hennepin Health	$18 - $19	107%
Cigna	$27 - $55	161%
Emerging Therapies	$30 - $63	179%
Humana	$31 - $64	185%
Aetna	$32 - $67	190%
America'S Ppo	$36 - $71	214%
Interlink	$36 - $74	214%
First Health	$39 - $81	232%
Multiplan	$40 - $84	238%
Private Healthcare Systems	$40 - $84	238%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$43 - $89	256%

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 $33.
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 M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center 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.