CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $129 (768%)
Insurance Median: $21 (125%)
Cash: $129 (768% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (125% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $21 54%
Fidelis $9 - $16 54%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $96 54%
Wellcare $9 - $17 54%
Aetna $17 101%
Amerihealth $17 - $30 101%
Humana $17 101%
Mvp $17 - $183 101%
Tricare $17 101%
Emblem $18 - $147 107%
Icircle $18 - $183 107%
Fidelis Essential $20 119%
Pa Health And Wellness $22 131%
Geisinger $30 179%
Health Partners $30 179%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals