CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $16 (95%)
Insurance Median: $19 (113%)
Cash: $16 (95% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (113% 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
Access To Healthcare Network $4 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $17 65%
Health Plan Of Nevada $11 - $17 65%
Medicaid / KanCare $11 65%
Silver Summit $11 - $29 65%
Molina Healthcare Of Nv $12 - $17 71%
Aetna $17 - $41 101%
Alignment $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Saint Mary Health Plan $17 - $19 101%
Sierra $17 101%
Tricare $17 101%
Triwest $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $22 101%
Occunet $19 - $87 113%
Pam $19 113%
Veterans Evaluation Service Ves $21 125%
Employer Direct $24 143%
Home Town Test $24 143%
Naphcare $24 143%
Asserta Health $25 149%
Imperial Insurance Company $25 - $31 149%
Nevada Health Partners $31 185%
6 Degrees $34 202%
Custom Ink $36 214%
Nv Preferred $36 - $38 214%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV 89503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals