CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Bellville Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $95
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Bellville Medical Center is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 0.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 44 N Cummings St, Bellville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10

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: $95 (565%)

Insurance Median: $10 (60%)

Cash: $95 (565% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10 (60% 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.

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
United	$5 - $90	30%
Cigna	$6 - $110	36%
Community Health	$6 - $10	36%
Healthsmart	$8 - $144	48%
Aetna	$10 - $17	60%
Amerigroup	$10 - $17	60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $75	60%
Molina	$10 - $17	60%
Multiplan	$10 - $17	60%
Scott & White	$10 - $31	60%
Superior	$10 - $17	60%
Tesas Children'S Health Plan	$10 - $17	60%
Triwest	$10 - $17	60%

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 $95.
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 Bellville Medical Center 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.