CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Vibra Hospital of Boise

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $192
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Vibra Hospital of Boise is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 11.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6651 W Franklin Rd, Boise, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$192

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%)
Insurance Median: $192 (1143%)
Ins. Median: $192 (1143% 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 1143% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1043%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Independent Physician's Network $192 1143%
UnitedHealthcare $192 1143%
Tricare $192 1143%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $192 1143%
Molina $192 1143%
Moda $192 1143%
Providence $192 1143%
Select Health Med Network $192 1143%
First Choice of the Midwest $192 1143%
Regence Blue Shield of Idaho $192 1143%
Regence Blue Shield of Idaho Blue Medadvantage $192 1143%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6651 W Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83709
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL