CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Hospital Pavia Arecibo

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Hospital Pavia Arecibo is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in Carretera 129 Km.1 Avenida San Luis, Arecibo, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $13 (77%)
Insurance Median: $24 (143%)
Cash: $13 (77% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (143% 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 $16 - $23 95%
Mso $16 - $20 95%
Plan Auxilio Mutuo $16 95%
Plan De Salud Menonita $16 - $24 95%
Ch $21 125%
Humana $21 - $30 125%
Mcs $21 - $30 125%
Tricare $21 125%
Triple S $21 - $30 125%
Va $21 125%
Auxilio Platino $23 137%
Comerciales $23 137%
Hospicio $23 137%
Mc $24 143%
Medicare (plans) $24 143%
Privado $24 143%
Aarp $25 149%
Acaa $25 149%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado $25 149%
Prossam $27 161%
Bl $30 179%
Mapfre $30 179%
Cigna $34 202%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Carretera 129 Km.1 Avenida San Luis, Arecibo, PR 00612
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals