CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Jefferson Abington Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Jefferson Abington Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $19 (113%)
Insurance Median: $18 (107%)
Cash: $19 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (107% 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
Pro United Commercial $10 60%
Abington Pro Ibc $11 - $12 65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $17 71%
Medicare (plans) $12 - $24 71%
Jup Health Partners Chip $13 - $27 77%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $46 77%
Jefferson Health Plan Aca Qhp Exchange $16 95%
Jup Highmark $16 95%
Aetna $17 - $43 101%
Cigna $17 101%
Devoted Health Participation $17 - $18 101%
Humana $17 101%
Innovage $17 101%
Innovage Pro $17 101%
Inspira Life $17 101%
Inspira Life Pro $17 101%
Jefferson Health Plan Aca Exchange $17 101%
Point Of Comfort Refugee Resettlement $17 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $17 101%
St Agnes $17 101%
Tricare $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $25 101%
Abington Pro Keystone First Vip $18 107%
Allwell Pa Health_Wellness Ma $18 107%
Keystone First Vip Choice $18 107%
Pro Provider Partners Pphp $18 107%
Highmark Wholecare Gateway Pro $19 113%
Perennial Pro $19 113%
Highmark Wholecare Gateway $20 119%
Ibc Employee Benefit $21 125%
Ibc Main Line Health $21 125%
Ibc $23 - $56 137%
Ambetter / Centene $24 143%
Jab Health Partners $24 143%
Pro Naphcare $24 143%
Naphcare $27 161%
Jup Pa Health_Wellness $30 179%
Highmark $41 - $48 244%
Jup Geisinger Commercial $43 256%
Geisinger Health Plan $68 405%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals