CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Methodist McKinney Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $11
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Methodist McKinney Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 W Eldorado Pkwy Bldg C Suite C, McKinney, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $11 (65%)

Insurance Median: $18 (107%)

Cash: $11 (65% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (107% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $18	65%
Aetna	$17 - $61	101%
Medicare (plans)	$17 - $18	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $18	101%
Ust Health Proof [1005]	$17	101%
Wellcare [7016]	$17	101%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099]	$18	107%
Cigna	$18	107%
Globalhealth [1003]	$18	107%
Humana	$18	107%
Procare Advantage [7018]	$18	107%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025]	$18	107%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015]	$18	107%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005]	$21	125%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057]	$22	131%
Bright Healthcare [2222]	$24	143%
Molina [3017]	$24	143%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071]	$26	155%
90 Degree Benefit [3057]	$28	167%
Allied National [2031]	$28	167%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058]	$28	167%
Ambetter / Centene	$29	173%
Friday Health Plan [2061]	$29	173%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073]	$30	179%
Evry Health [1013]	$34	202%
Sana Benefits [3069]	$34	202%
Velocity [3070]	$34	202%
Web Tpa [3049]	$55 - $61	327%

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 $11.
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 Methodist McKinney Hospital 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.