CMS Price Transparency Data
Blood test, thyroid (TSH)
Facility: Mercy Hospital Kingfisher, Inc
Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 84443
- Insurance Median: $20
- Cash Discount Price: $55
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Mercy Hospital Kingfisher, Inc is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Hospital Drive, Kingfisher, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$20
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: $55 (327%)
Insurance Median: $20 (119%)
Cash: $55 (327% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (119% 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 | $6 - $75 | 36% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $7 - $43 | 42% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $7 - $43 | 42% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $7 - $43 | 42% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $7 - $43 | 42% |
| Aetna | $10 - $98 | 60% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Cigna | $10 - $98 | 60% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $10 - $62 | 60% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Humana | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Independent Health [20197] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Medical Associates Health [20444] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Medicare (plans) | $10 - $102 | 60% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| Tricare | $10 - $61 | 60% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $10 - $101 | 60% |
| Webtpa Contracted [320417] | $10 - $60 | 60% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $14 - $122 | 83% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $14 - $122 | 83% |
| Quik Trip Contracted [320447] | $14 - $86 | 83% |
| Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] | $14 - $86 | 83% |
| Benefit Management Contracted [320052] | $16 - $108 | 95% |
| Medica Contracted [320239] | $17 - $102 | 101% |
| Osma Health Contracted [320292] | $17 - $101 | 101% |
| United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] | $17 - $101 | 101% |
| Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] | $18 - $108 | 107% |
| First Health Contracted [320128] | $19 - $113 | 113% |
| Auxiant Contracted [320462] | $20 - $122 | 119% |
| Ebms Contracted [320493] | $20 - $122 | 119% |
| Healthlink Contracted [320179] | $20 - $122 | 119% |
| Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] | $20 - $122 | 119% |
| Reflect Health Contracted [320492] | $20 - $122 | 119% |
| Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] | $20 - $122 | 119% |
| Health Choice Contracted [320166] | $23 | 137% |