CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $23 (137%)
Insurance Median: $23 (137%)
Cash: $23 (137% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (137% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $79 48%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $8 - $17 48%
Dell Star $8 - $14 48%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $14 48%
Wellpoint Star $8 - $17 48%
Wellpoint Star Plus $8 - $17 48%
Ambetter / Centene $14 - $19 83%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $14 - $17 83%
Wellpoint Star Kids $14 83%
Champva $20 - $23 119%
Superior Star $26 155%
Superior Star Foster $26 155%
Superior Star Kids $26 155%
Superior Star Plus $26 155%
Humana $28 167%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $29 173%
Cigna $39 232%
Seton Performance Plus $41 244%
Aetna $44 - $125 262%
Covenant Health $92 548%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals