CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $45 (268%)
Insurance Median: $28 (167%)
Cash: $45 (268% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (167% 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
Caresource_Oh_Insurance $13 - $72 77%
Cigna $13 - $142 77%
Aetna $17 - $142 101%
Humana $17 - $34 101%
Medical_Mutual_Of_Ohio_Insurance $17 - $142 101%
Passport_Ky $17 101%
Point_Comfort_Insurance $18 - $97 107%
United_Health_Care_Ky $18 107%
Wellcare_Ky $18 107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $146 131%
Margaret_Mary_Health_Insurance $22 - $116 131%
Mhs_In $22 131%
Parkview_Signature_Care_Insurance $22 - $116 131%
Caresource_In $23 137%
Health_Ohio_Network_Insurance $25 - $142 149%
United_Health_Care_Insurance $25 - $134 149%
Beechstreet_Insurance $27 - $146 161%
Custom_Design_Benefits_Insurance $27 - $142 161%
First_Health_Group_Insurance $27 - $146 161%
Health_Link_Insurance $27 - $146 161%
Health_Smart_Preferred_Insurance $27 - $142 161%
Medical_Benefit_Administrators_Insurance $27 - $142 161%
Ohio_Health_Choice_Insurance $27 - $142 161%
Private_Health_Care_Systems_Insurance $27 - $143 161%
Amerihealth_Caritas_Oh $28 - $35 167%
Buckeye_Oh $28 - $38 167%
Caresource_Oh $28 - $33 167%
Evolutions_Health_Care_Systems $28 - $149 167%
Galaxy_Health_Insurance $28 - $149 167%
Molina_Oh $28 - $36 167%
United_Health_Care_Oh $28 - $35 167%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens