CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Marietta

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Mercy Hospital Marietta is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Wanda Street, Marietta, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

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: $111 (661%)

Insurance Median: $22 (131%)

Cash: $111 (661% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $22 (131% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $85	36%
Aetna	$8 - $137	48%
Cigna	$8 - $148	48%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$8 - $64	48%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433]	$8 - $64	48%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$8 - $64	48%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$8 - $64	48%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$8 - $64	48%
Humana	$8 - $64	48%
Independent Health [20197]	$8 - $64	48%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$8 - $64	48%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$8 - $64	48%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$8 - $64	48%
Medical Associates Health [20444]	$8 - $64	48%
Medicare (plans)	$8 - $67	48%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$8 - $64	48%
Tricare	$8 - $67	48%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $138	48%
Webtpa Contracted [320417]	$10 - $83	60%
Aither Health Contracted [320449]	$14 - $167	83%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251]	$14 - $177	83%
Quik Trip Contracted [320447]	$14 - $118	83%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483]	$14 - $118	83%
Medicaid / KanCare	$15	89%
First Health Contracted [320128]	$17 - $139	101%
Osma Health Contracted [320292]	$17 - $138	101%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454]	$17 - $177	101%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052]	$18 - $177	107%
Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175]	$18 - $148	107%
Auxiant Contracted [320462]	$20 - $177	119%
Ebms Contracted [320493]	$20 - $167	119%
Healthlink Contracted [320179]	$20 - $177	119%
Preferred Community Choice Contracted [320311]	$20 - $167	119%
Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127]	$22 - $177	131%
Healthscope Contracted [320182]	$22 - $177	131%
Point C Contracted [320238]	$22 - $177	131%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522]	$22 - $177	131%
Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379]	$22 - $177	131%
Health Choice Contracted [320166]	$23	137%

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 $111.
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 Mercy Hospital Marietta 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.