CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $60
Cash Discount Price: $100
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 3.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$60

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: $100 (595%)

Insurance Median: $60 (357%)

Cash: $100 (595% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $60 (357% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 357% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 257%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$9	54%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$12 - $117	71%
American Health Plan	$13 - $60	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $99	77%
Corvel	$13 - $60	77%
Healthspring	$13 - $60	77%
Prime Health Services	$13 - $60	77%
Procare Advantage	$13 - $60	77%
Superior Health Plan	$13 - $60	77%
Triwest	$13 - $57	77%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$16 - $71	95%
Injury Management Organization	$16 - $71	95%
Sedgwick	$16 - $71	95%
Cigna	$31 - $165	185%
Aetna	$33 - $151	196%
Midcoast	$33 - $151	196%
Quiktrip	$33 - $151	196%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$35 - $159	208%
Independent Medical System	$36 - $164	214%
Curative	$39 - $178	232%
Humana	$39 - $192	232%
First Health	$42 - $192	250%
Healthsmart	$42 - $205	250%
Private Health Care System	$45 - $205	268%
Bluebell Creameries	$48 - $219	286%
Three Rivers	$48 - $219	286%

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 $100.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor 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.