CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $34
Cash Discount Price: $71
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at University of Mississippi Med Center is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$34

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: $71 (423%)

Insurance Median: $34 (202%)

Cash: $71 (423% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $34 (202% 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$16	95%
Ms-Can-Molina	$16	95%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$16	95%
Humana	$17	101%
Medadv_Primewell	$17	101%
Medadv_Uhc	$17	101%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp	$17	101%
Medicare (plans)	$17	101%
Va_Ccn	$17	101%
Wellcare	$17	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24	143%
Advhealth	$28	167%
United	$28	167%
United-Options	$28	167%
Molina-Chip	$33	196%
Magnolia-Chip	$34	202%
Truecare-Chip	$34	202%
Molina_Exchange	$36	214%
Mpcn	$39	232%
Ambetter / Centene	$42	250%
Firstchoice	$42	250%
Firstchoice-Hum	$42	250%
Primewell	$47	280%
Cigna	$103	613%
Ppoplus	$139	827%
Firsthealth	$142	845%
Multiplan	$142	845%
Aetna	$151	899%
Healthlink_Tupelo	$151	899%
Phcs	$160	952%

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 $71.
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 University of Mississippi Med 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.