CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Rock County Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $113
  • Cash Discount Price: $120
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Rock County Hospital is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 6.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 East South Street, Bassett, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$113

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: $120 (714%)
Insurance Median: $113 (673%)
Cash: $120 (714% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $113 (673% 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 673% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 573%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Midlands Choice $34 202%
Oscar $34 202%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 - $89 268%
Molina $79 470%
UnitedHealthcare $112 667%
Nebraska Total Care $113 673%
Integrated Health Plan $120 714%
Interplan Health Group $120 714%
Coventry Health Care $121 720%
First Health $121 720%
Medica $121 720%
Mutually Preferred $121 720%
Multiplan $122 726%
Ppo Next $122 726%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 East South Street, Bassett, NE 68714
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals