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Thyroid Panel (TSH) vs Total Hip Replacement

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Thyroid Panel (TSH): $40 total · Medicare pays $32 · Patient pays $8

Total Hip Replacement: $32,000 total · Medicare pays $25,600 · Patient pays $6,400

Cost Comparison

MetricThyroid Panel (TSH)Total Hip Replacement
Total Average Cost$40$32,000
Medicare Pays$32$25,600
Patient Pays$8$6,400
Categorylabhospital

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Thyroid Panel (TSH) and Total Hip Replacement?
Total Hip Replacement costs $32,000 on average, while Thyroid Panel (TSH) costs $40 — a difference of $31,960.
How much does Medicare pay for Thyroid Panel (TSH) vs Total Hip Replacement?
Medicare typically pays $32 for Thyroid Panel (TSH) (patient owes $8). For Total Hip Replacement, Medicare pays $25,600 (patient owes $6,400).
What is Thyroid Panel (TSH)?
Blood test measuring thyroid function.
What is Total Hip Replacement?
Surgical procedure replacing a damaged hip joint with a prosthetic implant.