CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn, Inc.

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $170
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn, Inc. is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $170. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$170

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: $170 (1012%)
Insurance Median: $19 (113%)
Cash: $170 (1012% 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
Emblem Health - Ghi $15 89%
Emblem Health - Hip $15 - $39 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 101%
Villagecare Maxx Fida $18 107%
Oxford Health Plan $19 113%
Oxford Liberty $19 113%
UnitedHealthcare $19 113%
Local 1199 $24 143%
Aetna $34 202%
Cigna $39 232%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11229
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals