CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Bay Area Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $65
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Bay Area Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 3.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$65

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: $80 (476%)

Insurance Median: $65 (387%)

Cash: $80 (476% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $65 (387% 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 387% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 287%). 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.

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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
Aetna	$11 - $25	65%
Southwest Oregon Ipa - All Plans	$14	83%
Healthnet Mcaid	$17	101%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$18	107%
Moda Hlth Mcr Adv	$18	107%
Nasomah Hlth Grp - All Plans	$40 - $88	238%
Moda Beacon - All Other Plans	$46	274%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$57 - $124	339%
Moda Connexus/Synergy	$60 - $130	357%
First Choice - All Plans	$61 - $133	363%
Cigna	$62 - $134	369%
Providence - All Other Plans	$62 - $136	369%
Healthnet Comm- All Other Plans	$64 - $139	381%
UnitedHealthcare	$64 - $139	381%
Ods Ppo/Pos - All Plans	$65	387%
Providence Pebb	$65	387%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$241 - $523	1435%

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 $80.
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 Bay Area Hospital 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.