CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Dallas Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Dallas Regional Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $16 (95%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $16 (95% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (101% 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
Aetna $10 - $25 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $65 83%
Cigna $14 - $17 83%
Medicaid / KanCare $14 - $69 83%
Superior Health Plan/Wellcare $14 - $52 83%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $67 83%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $14 - $69 83%
Molina $15 - $73 89%
Careworks Fka (Rockport Community Network) Workercomp $16 95%
Care N Care Insurance Company $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $17 - $28 101%
Tricare $17 101%
Usa Senior Care Network $17 101%
Wellmed $17 101%
American Health Plan $18 107%
Imperial Insurance Companies Mcr $18 107%
Multiplan $18 107%
Provider Partners Health Plan $18 107%
Hi Card $21 125%
Worker Compensation $22 - $34 131%
American Correction Healthcare $23 137%
Employee Direct Healthcare $24 143%
Total Plans Srvices $24 143%
Wellpath $24 143%
Corporate Remedies Workers Comp $25 149%
Naphcare -Prison $26 155%
Elap Services $28 167%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX 75149
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals