CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $202
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is $202. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 12.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$202

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: $52 (310%)

Insurance Median: $202 (1202%)

Cash: $52 (310% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $202 (1202% 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 1202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1102%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$93	554%
UnitedHealthcare	$93 - $202	554%
Aetna	$96 - $297	571%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$202	1202%
Medicaid / KanCare	$202 - $555	1202%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$202	1202%
Selecthealth [3740]	$202	1202%
Web Tpa [2115]	$202 - $414	1202%
Oscar Exchange [6080]	$225	1339%
Humana	$339	2018%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$383	2280%
First Care Commercial [1371]	$388	2310%
Allied Benefit Systems Inc [1030]	$414	2464%
Cigna	$448	2667%

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 $52.
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 Seton Medical Center Harker Heights 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.