CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $18 (107%)
Insurance Median: $26 (155%)
Cash: $18 (107% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (155% 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
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $21 42%
Humana $13 - $17 77%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 - $17 89%
Cigna $17 - $34 101%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 - $19 101%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $17 - $47 101%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $17 - $47 101%
Shared Health Mississippi $18 107%
Prime Health Services Ppo $19 - $50 113%
Ambetter / Centene $24 143%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $28 143%
Zelis $28 - $37 167%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp $29 173%
Cor Vel $30 179%
Aetna $31 - $41 185%
Select Administrative Services Network $36 - $44 214%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $38 - $56 226%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals