CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Crouse Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Crouse Hospital is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $84 (500%)
Insurance Median: $25 (149%)
Cash: $84 (500% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (149% 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
Excellus $18 - $37 107%
Aetna $21 - $36 125%
Brighton Healthplan $21 - $25 125%
Cdphp $21 125%
Emblemhealth $21 125%
Fidelis $21 - $57 125%
Humana $21 125%
Martins Point $21 125%
Mvp $21 - $57 125%
Mycompass $21 - $26 125%
Nascentia $21 125%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $34 125%
Wellcare $22 - $31 131%
Healthfirst Health Plan $25 - $28 149%
Molina $25 - $57 149%
Emblem Health $46 274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals