CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Community Hospital, LLC

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $76
Cash Discount Price: $50
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Community Hospital, LLC is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 4.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Southwest 89Th Street, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76

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: $50 (298%)

Insurance Median: $76 (452%)

Cash: $50 (298% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $76 (452% 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 452% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 352%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$16	95%
Healthchoice	$21	125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36	214%
Cigna	$45 - $46	268%
Aetna	$64 - $78	381%
First Health	$75	446%
Medica	$104	619%
Global Health	$124	738%
Community Care	$144	857%
Healthcare Highways	$144	857%
Humana	$173	1030%
Phcs	$202	1202%
Preferred Community Choice	$202	1202%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $50.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84443.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Community Hospital, LLC is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84443.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.