CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Shands Jacksonville is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

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: $74 (440%)
Insurance Median: $32 (190%)
Cash: $74 (440% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $32 (190% 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.

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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
Aetna $7 - $184 42%
Carelon Health $7 42%
Humana $7 - $190 42%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $8 48%
Community Care Plan $8 48%
Florida Community Care $8 48%
Molina $8 - $22 48%
Simply Healthcare $8 48%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $17 101%
Avmed $17 - $125 101%
Beacon Health Strategies $17 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $134 101%
Capital Health Plan $17 - $112 101%
Careplus Health Plan $17 101%
Florida Health Care Plan $17 - $30 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $93 101%
Devoted Health Plan $18 107%
Positive Healthcare Partners $18 107%
Volusia Health Network $19 - $94 113%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $20 - $98 119%
Wellcare Of Florida $20 119%
Florida Complete Care $21 125%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $22 - $105 131%
Centivo $25 - $123 149%
Disney Cruise Line $27 - $134 161%
Ambetter / Centene $28 167%
Cigna $28 - $138 167%
Wellpath $28 167%
Health First Health Plan $30 - $156 179%
Mental Health Associates $30 - $145 179%
Prime Health Services $32 - $167 190%
Florida Health Alliance $33 - $161 196%
Archbold Medical Center $34 - $167 202%
Genex $34 - $167 202%
Rockport Provider $34 - $167 202%
Corvel Corp $39 - $190 232%
First Health $39 - $190 232%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $39 - $190 232%
Medsave Usa Tpa $39 - $190 232%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $41 - $212 244%
Multiplan $41 - $201 244%
Novanet $41 - $201 244%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals