CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Henrico Doctors' Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $632
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Henrico Doctors' Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $632. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1602 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$632

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: $632 (3762%)

Insurance Median: $18 (107%)

Cash: $632 (3762% 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
Health Net	$15	89%
Triatlantic	$15	89%
Aetna	$17	101%
Cigna	$17 - $76	101%
Davita Village Health	$17	101%
Devoted	$17	101%
Evernorth Behavioral Health	$17	101%
Humana	$17	101%
Johns Hopkins	$17	101%
Sentara Health	$17	101%
United	$17 - $284	101%
United Behavioral Health	$17	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$17	101%
Virginia Premier Health	$17	101%
Align Senior Care	$18	107%
Clear Spring Health Plan	$18	107%
Pyramid Life	$18	107%
Bright Health	$36	214%
Oscar	$42	250%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$71 - $98	423%
Lifeworks	$120	714%
Universal Healthcare Group	$139	827%
Virginia Health Network	$221 - $411	1315%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$379	2256%
Corvel	$455	2708%
Occunet Workers Comp	$506	3012%
4Most Health Nework	$569	3387%
Multiplan	$569	3387%

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 $632.
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 Henrico Doctors' 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.