CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $164
  • Cash Discount Price: $298
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Broward Health Medical Center is $164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $298. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 9.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$298

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$164

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: $298 (1774%)
Insurance Median: $164 (976%)
Cash: $298 (1774% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $164 (976% 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 976% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 876%). 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
Neighborhood Health Partnership $10 60%
United $10 60%
Simply Healthy Kids $12 71%
Humana $17 101%
Medica Healthcare $17 101%
Preferred Care Partners $17 101%
United Aarp $17 101%
United/Wellmed $17 101%
Aetna $18 - $238 107%
Amerihealth Caritas $18 107%
Careplus Health Plan $18 107%
Clear Springs Healthcare $18 107%
Devoted $18 - $134 107%
Doctor'S Healthcare $18 107%
Florida Pace Center $18 107%
Community Care Plan $48 286%
Freedom Health $74 440%
Healthsun Health Plan $74 440%
Simply Healthcare $74 440%
Wellpath $104 619%
Cigna $135 804%
Avmed $137 - $149 815%
Wellcare $149 887%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $164 976%
Curative Administrators, Llc $179 1065%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $179 1065%
Tour + Med Assistance International $193 1149%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $208 1238%
Quality Health Management $208 1238%
Trident Global Assistance International $208 1238%
United International $208 1238%
Us Maritime Consultants $208 1238%
Dimension Health/International Plus $238 1417%
Medcare International $238 1417%
Seguro Reservas International $238 1417%
Star Healthcare Network $238 1417%
Viking Cruises $238 1417%
World Medical Management Solutions $238 1417%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals