CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $160
Cash Discount Price: $135
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley is $160. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 9.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3580 West 9000 South, West Jordan, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$160

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: $135 (804%)

Insurance Median: $160 (952%)

Cash: $135 (804% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $160 (952% 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 952% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 852%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $203	71%
Aetna	$14 - $286	83%
Cigna	$14 - $271	83%
Colorado Access	$14	83%
Denver Health	$14	83%
Health Choice	$14	83%
Molina	$14 - $145	83%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$14	83%
Uuhp	$14 - $39	83%
Humana	$16	95%
Medicare (plans)	$16	95%
Centura Employee Plan	$21	125%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$21	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $338	125%
Motivhealth	$22	131%
Pehp	$144 - $338	857%
Wise	$176 - $179	1048%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$208	1238%
Select Health	$224	1333%
Multiplan	$233 - $308	1387%
Emi Health	$338	2012%

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 $135.
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 Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley 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.