CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Oklahoma Heart Hospital, LLC

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Oklahoma Heart Hospital, LLC is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 4.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4050 West Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $54 (321%)

Insurance Median: $71 (423%)

Cash: $54 (321% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (423% 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 423% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 323%). 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

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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	$15 - $106	89%
Humana	$15 - $106	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $96	101%
Cigna	$17 - $108	101%
Geha	$17	101%
Medicare (plans)	$17	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$17	101%
Va Ccn	$17	101%
Veterans Eval Services	$17	101%
Ambetter / Centene	$24	143%
Community Care	$34 - $108	202%
Healthcare Highways	$38 - $92	226%
The Kempton Group	$42	250%
Healthscope	$69 - $71	411%
Oscar Insurance Company	$69 - $71	411%
Webtpa Chickasaw Nation Hch	$70 - $72	417%
Webtpa Hobby Lobby Hch	$80 - $82	476%
Coventry	$88 - $91	524%
Global Health	$94 - $97	560%
Sana Benefits	$98 - $100	583%
Ufcw	$98 - $100	583%
First Health Network	$104 - $106	619%
Manhattan Life	$104 - $106	619%
Phcs	$105 - $108	625%
Preferred Community Choice	$114 - $117	679%
Multiplan	$135 - $139	804%

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 $54.
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 Oklahoma Heart 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.