CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Comanche County Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $54
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Comanche County Medical Center is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 3.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$54

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: $70 (417%)

Insurance Median: $54 (321%)

Cash: $70 (417% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $54 (321% 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 321% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 221%). 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
Swhp Comm - All Other Plans	$11 - $25	65%
Choicecare Comm - All Other Plans	$25 - $54	149%
Choicecare Mcr Adv	$25 - $54	149%
Humana	$25 - $102	149%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$25 - $54	149%
Pphp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$25 - $54	149%
Superior Epo/Hmo - All Plans	$25 - $54	149%
Swhp Mcr Adv	$25 - $54	149%
Wellmed Mcr Adv - All Plans	$25 - $54	149%
Alliance Wc - All Plans	$38 - $81	226%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $42	238%
Aetna	$43 - $92	256%
Molina Mcaid	$43 - $92	256%
Swhp Mcaid	$43 - $92	256%
Cigna	$44 - $95	262%
Occunet - All Plans	$51 - $110	304%
First Care Hmo - All Other Plans	$58 - $124	345%
First Care Hmo Self Funded	$58 - $124	345%
Mpi - All Plans	$61 - $131	363%

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 $70.
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 Comanche County Medical Center 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.