CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $133
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 4.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $133 (792%)

Insurance Median: $72 (429%)

Cash: $133 (792% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (429% 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 429% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 329%). 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

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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
Wellpoint [1007]	$14 - $69	83%
Aetna	$15 - $230	89%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$15	89%
Parkland Chip Perinate [1320]	$15	89%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$15 - $72	89%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$15	89%
Molina [1382]	$16 - $60	95%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$16	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $276	196%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$55	327%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$59 - $80	351%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$60 - $81	357%
Cigna	$133 - $230	792%
UnitedHealthcare	$168 - $229	1000%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$169 - $230	1006%

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 $133.
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 Parkland Health & Hospital System 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.