CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Crockett Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $127
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Crockett Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $127. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$127

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $127 (756%)

Insurance Median: $19 (113%)

Cash: $127 (756% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (113% 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.

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	$11 - $42	65%
Tricare	$13	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $24	101%
Humana	$17 - $89	101%
Multiplan	$17	101%
Scott & White	$17 - $42	101%
Texas Children'S Health Plan	$17	101%
Triwest	$17	101%
Aetna	$42 - $61	250%

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 $127.
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 Crockett 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.