CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Platte County Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $52
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Platte County Hospital is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 3.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 14Th Street, Wheatland, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$52

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: $54 (321%)

Insurance Median: $52 (310%)

Cash: $54 (321% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $52 (310% 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 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $105	143%
Banner Health	$29 - $63	173%
Humana	$29 - $63	173%
Medica	$29 - $105	173%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$29 - $63	173%
Interwest Health	$30 - $109	179%
Prime Health Services	$30 - $109	179%
Platte County Detention Center	$41 - $89	244%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $105	286%
First Choice Health Network	$48 - $105	286%
Hue Health, Inc	$48 - $105	286%
Imagine Health, Llc (Wka Wise Provider Network)	$48 - $105	286%
Mountain Health Cooperative (Co-Op)	$48 - $105	286%
Cigna	$49 - $108	292%
Coventry	$49 - $107	292%
First Health	$49 - $107	292%
Midlands Choice	$49 - $107	292%
Multiplan	$49 - $108	292%

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 $54.
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 Platte County 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.