CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Providence Centralia Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Providence Centralia Hospital is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 914 S Scheuber Road, Centralia, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $126 (750%)
Insurance Median: $28 (167%)
Cash: $126 (750% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (167% 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.

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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
Aetna $17 - $158 101%
Kaiser $17 - $63 101%
Amerigroup $18 107%
Blue Shield $18 107%
UnitedHealthcare $18 107%
Community Health Plan $27 161%
Molina $28 167%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 179%
Coordinated Care $31 185%
Cigna $49 292%
First Choice $105 625%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 914 S Scheuber Road, Centralia, WA 98531
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals