CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Bella Vista Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Bella Vista Hospital is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carr 349 Km 2 7 Cerro Las Mesas, Mayaguez, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $29 (173%)
Insurance Median: $25 (149%)
Cash: $29 (173% of Medicare)
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
First Medical Vital $16 - $48 95%
Champva $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 - $20 101%
Preferred Medical Choice(Pmc) $17 101%
Tricare $17 101%
Triple S Advantage $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 101%
Plan Salud Menonita $20 - $35 119%
Servicios De Salud Bella Vista $20 - $100 119%
Plan Salud Menonita Vital $22 - $48 131%
Mcs $24 - $160 143%
Acaa $25 149%
Fondo Del Seguro Del Estado $25 - $154 149%
Triple S Vital $25 149%
International Medical Card $27 161%
Triple S $30 - $70 179%
Asociacion Maestros (Prossam) $36 214%
Mapfre Life Insurance Life Insurance $40 238%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Carr 349 Km 2 7 Cerro Las Mesas, Mayaguez, PR 00681
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals