How much does a TSH test cost without insurance?

Across 129 hospitals in 4 metro areas, the published cash price for a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test (CPT 84443) ranges from $4–$3,662. The typical commercial rate insurers negotiated is $55.98.

Hospital files dated January 1, 2026 – September 25, 2026 · Data checked October 2, 2026 · How we read these files · Report an error

Published cash price
$4–$3,662
what 129 hospitals and imaging centers list for a self-pay TSH test
Typical insured rate
$55.98
median of every commercial plan rate in the files
Lowest insured rate
$7.06
United (Commercial|Navigate), St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

TSH test cost by city

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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test by city
CityPublished cash priceTypical insured rateLowest insured rateHospitals
Houston, TXHCA Healthcare, Harris Health, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, St. Luke's Health$17–$3,662$69.89$12.1045
Dallas–Fort Worth, TXBaylor Scott & White Health, Methodist Health System, Parkland Health, Texas Health Resources, UT Southwestern Medical Center$48–$324$69.59$9.8641
Phoenix, AZBanner Health, Dignity Health, HonorHealth, Valleywise Health$4–$376$32.92$7.0629
Austin, TXAscension Seton, Baylor Scott & White Health, CHRISTUS Health$45–$320$71.57$12.0014

Bars use a log scale. The coral bar runs from the lowest to the highest published cash price; the blue dot marks the typical insured rate.

Lowest published cash prices

  1. $4.28 — Banner Heart Hospital (Banner Health)
  2. $5.76 — Banner Casa Grande Medical Center (Banner Health)
  3. $6.48 — Banner Baywood Medical Center (Banner Health)
  4. $7.65 — Banner Desert Medical Center (Banner Health)
  5. $7.70 — Banner Boswell Medical Center (Banner Health)

What this price covers

These are hospital charges for CPT code 84443. Doctors who are not hospital employees — for imaging, usually the radiologist — can bill separately. Before you schedule, ask for a Good Faith Estimate: if you are uninsured, federal law entitles you to one in writing. Methodology.

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