CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Medical Center of McKinney

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,171
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Medical Center of McKinney is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 Medical Center Drive, McKinney, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,171

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: $2,171 (12923%)
Insurance Median: $25 (149%)
Cash: $2,171 (12923% 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
Amerigroup $14 - $17 83%
Parkland Community Health Plan $14 83%
United $14 - $406 83%
Aetna $15 - $1,578 89%
Cigna $15 - $1,736 89%
Molina $16 - $18 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $964 101%
Care N Care $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Humana $17 - $1,411 101%
Integranet $17 101%
Mutual Of Omaha $17 101%
Triwest Veterans $17 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Wellmed $17 101%
American Health Plan Of Texas, Inc. $18 107%
Cenpatico $18 107%
Imperial Insurance Company $18 107%
Procare Advantge $18 107%
Provider Partners Health Plan $18 107%
Superior Health Plan $18 - $152 107%
Texas Independent Health Plan $18 107%
Universal Healthcare Group $20 119%
Verda Health Plan $22 131%
Bravo Health $25 149%
Superior $30 - $38 179%
Usa Managed Care $32 - $1,736 190%
Corvel Corporation $33 196%
Molina Healthcare $44 262%
Oscar $44 262%
Healthcare Highways $532 - $734 3167%
Evry Health $560 3333%
Unicare $564 - $2,171 3357%
City Of Mckinney $760 4524%
Fidelis Securecare $977 5815%
National Choicecare $1,085 6458%
Pc Texas Partners $1,194 7107%
Physicians Coop Of Tx $1,194 7107%
Rockport Health Group $1,194 7107%
Averde Health, Inc $1,259 7494%
Magellan Bh $1,302 7750%
Value Options Behavioral Health $1,302 7750%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $1,519 9042%
Mega Life $1,519 9042%
Multiplan Phcs $1,519 9042%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting $1,628 9690%
Compsych Corporation $1,736 10333%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,736 10333%
Galaxy Health Network $1,845 10982%
Independent Medical Systems $2,171 12923%
National Healthcare Solutions $2,171 12923%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4500 Medical Center Drive, McKinney, TX 75069
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals