CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,743
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,743. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,743

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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: $1,743 (10375%)
Insurance Median: $33 (196%)
Cash: $1,743 (10375% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33 (196% 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
Texas Health Network $14 83%
United $14 - $784 83%
Usa Mco $14 83%
Aetna $15 - $178 89%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $15 89%
Molina Healthcare $16 - $35 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $784 101%
Cigna $17 - $61 101%
Humana $17 - $215 101%
Independent Medical System $17 101%
Physicians Health Choice $17 101%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $17 101%
Wellmed $17 101%
American Health Plan $18 107%
Molina $18 107%
Prominence Health $18 107%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $18 107%
Shared Health $18 107%
Superior Health Plan $18 - $122 107%
Superior $26 155%
Corvel Corporation $33 196%
Omni Healthcare $35 208%
Oscar $39 232%
Healthcare Highways $50 298%
Texas Workforce Commission $418 2488%
Averde Health $575 3423%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $750 - $1,482 4464%
First Health $1,002 5964%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,046 6226%
Southwest Medical $1,046 6226%
Coastal Comp $1,133 6744%
Total E&P Mexico $1,133 6744%
Affiliated Healthcare $1,185 7054%
Mcm Maxcare $1,395 8304%
Pronet Ppo $1,395 8304%
Usa Managed Care $1,395 8304%
Beech Street $1,569 9339%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals