CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at Wca

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

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: $41 (244%)
Insurance Median: $32 (190%)
Cash: $41 (244% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $32 (190% 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
Aetna $17 - $45 101%
Beacon $17 - $21 101%
Fidelis $17 101%
Geisinger $17 - $32 101%
Humana $17 - $55 101%
Independent Health $17 101%
United Behavioral Health $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $45 101%
Upmc Health Plan $17 - $41 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Univera $18 107%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $23 137%
Magnacare $25 - $52 149%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $42 250%
Multiplan $52 310%
Ghi/Emblem Health $55 327%
Statewide Independent Ppo $61 363%
Affordable First Health $62 369%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals