CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Temple University Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Temple University Hospital is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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%)
Insurance Median: $25 (149%)
Ins. Median: $25 (149% 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
Aetna $17 - $348 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $361 101%
Cigna $17 - $18 101%
Health Partners Plans $17 101%
Humana $17 101%
Innovage $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $440 101%
Clover Health $18 107%
Geisinger $18 - $353 107%
Keystone First $18 - $57 107%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $18 - $52 107%
Upmc Health Plan $18 - $51 107%
Elder Health $20 119%
Gateway Health Plan $21 125%
Wtc Health Program $21 125%
Amerihealth Caritas $23 137%
Naphcare $25 149%
Occunet $25 149%
Oscar Health $25 149%
Prime Health Services $27 161%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals