CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $24
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at New Ulm Medical Center is $31. 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 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $31 (185%)

Cash: $24 (143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (185% 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
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$7 - $24	42%
Medica Health System	$8 - $76	48%
Aetna	$12 - $100	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $114	83%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U)	$15 - $41	89%
Medica	$16 - $72	95%
Medicaid / KanCare	$16 - $56	95%
Medicare (plans)	$16 - $52	95%
South Country Health Alliance	$18 - $61	107%
Hennepin Health	$19	113%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $56	125%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U)	$23 - $62	137%
Medica Ubh (A)	$24 - $78	143%
Medica Ubh (N)	$26 - $98	155%
Medica Mhps	$27 - $72	161%
Medica Ubh Pmap	$27 - $94	161%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$28 - $90	167%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$29 - $98	173%
Cigna	$30 - $96	179%
Health Partners	$30 - $52	179%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$31 - $98	185%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$37 - $117	220%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr)	$78	464%

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 New Ulm 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.