CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: St Luke's Hospital at the Vintage

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $152
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at St Luke's Hospital at the Vintage is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $152. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 20171 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

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: $152 (905%)

Insurance Median: $32 (190%)

Cash: $152 (905% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (190% 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
Renaissance	$12	71%
Tchp	$14 - $19	83%
United	$14 - $204	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $358	83%
Wellpoint	$14 - $25	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $86	89%
Chc	$16 - $238	95%
Aetna	$17 - $294	101%
Amerivantage	$17	101%
Cigna	$17 - $303	101%
Humana	$17 - $281	101%
Kelsey	$17	101%
Selectcare	$17	101%
Devoted	$18	107%
Kindred	$18	107%
Scanhealth	$18	107%
Kelseycare	$23	137%
Employer Direct	$24	143%
Community Health Choice	$25	149%
Superior Health Plan	$25	149%
Bright Health	$28	167%
Nx Health	$55	327%
Tchpchip	$152 - $186	905%
Texastruechoice	$238	1417%
Coventry	$281	1673%
First Health	$281	1673%
Healthsmart	$303	1804%
Interlink	$303	1804%
Multiplan	$325	1935%
USA Health Network	$368	2190%
Mhealth Network	$433	2577%

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 $152.
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 St Luke's Hospital at the Vintage 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.