CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Christ Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

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: $102 (607%)
Insurance Median: $19 (113%)
Cash: $102 (607% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $170 48%
Aetna $17 - $170 101%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $17 101%
Caresource [2031] $17 - $170 101%
Cigna $17 - $170 101%
Geha [2168] $17 101%
Golden Rule [2161] $17 101%
Humana $17 - $170 101%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $17 101%
Medben [2222] $17 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 - $170 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $17 101%
Meridian [2185] $17 101%
United Medical Resources [2104] $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $170 101%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $17 101%
Perennial [4200] $18 107%
Ambetter / Centene $20 119%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $20 - $170 119%
Allied Benefits [2163] $27 161%
First Health [2041] $27 161%
Medical Mutual [2054] $27 - $28 161%
Meritain Health [2224] $27 161%
Western And Southern [2076] $27 161%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $34 202%
Poppins Health [2299] $42 250%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $82 488%
Nalc [2178] $90 536%
Priority Health [2225] $90 536%
Life Synch [2080] $102 607%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $124 738%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $170 1012%
Bccp [3079] $170 1012%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $170 1012%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $170 1012%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $170 1012%
Suburban Health [2408] $170 1012%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals