CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: South Brooklyn Health

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $71
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at South Brooklyn Health is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 4.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$71

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%)
Insurance Median: $71 (423%)
Ins. Median: $71 (423% 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 423% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 323%). 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
Healthfirst $9 - $159 54%
Aetna $12 - $49 71%
Elderplan $17 101%
Fidelis $17 - $159 101%
Magnacare $20 119%
Oscar $25 149%
Oxford $25 149%
United $25 - $88 149%
Centerlight $35 208%
Cigna $41 244%
Wellcare $42 250%
Carelon $46 - $71 274%
Emblem $49 - $95 292%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $55 - $159 327%
Multiplan $56 333%
Local 1199 $60 357%
Villagecare Max $60 357%
Vnsny $60 - $72 357%
Amidacare $71 423%
Metroplus $71 - $159 423%
Senior Whole Health $71 423%
United Behavioral Health $71 - $78 423%
Affinity $72 - $159 429%
Carelon (Amida Care) $72 429%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals