Blood test, thyroid (TSH)
Facility: Greeley County Health Services
Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 84443
- Insurance Median: $16
- Cash Discount Price: $60
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
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 | $16 | 95% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $16 | 95% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this thyroid blood test (CPT 84443) at Greeley County Health Services in Tribune, KS, the facility's cash median price is $60.00, which is significantly higher than the state average of $16.00. While the facility is a government-owned Critical Access Hospital, the cash rate exceeds the Medicare benchmark of $16.80 by nearly 400%, indicating a substantial markup above the federal cost baseline. If you have a high-deductible plan, paying the cash price of $60.00 upfront might be more cost-effective than using insurance, as the negotiated rate for in-network payers like Aetna and Medicaid/KanCare is also $16.00, but this amount may not be covered until your deductible is met.
To minimize costs, we recommend asking the billing department directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% if you settle the account in full before discharge. Since the facility is in-network for the listed payers, balance billing for this specific service is unlikely under the No Surprises Act, but you should still request an itemized bill to verify that no unbundled charges or services not rendered are included. Always confirm your deductible status before scheduling, as relying on the insurance negotiated rate without meeting your out-of-pocket threshold could result in paying the full $60.00 cash price or more.