CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $67
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $67 (399%)
Insurance Median: $18 (107%)
Cash: $67 (399% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (107% 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
Beacon Health Strategies $7 42%
Humana $7 - $17 42%
Sunshine State Health Plan $7 42%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $17 42%
Aetna $8 - $100 48%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $8 48%
Community Care Plan $8 48%
Florida Community Care $8 48%
Molina $8 48%
Simply Healthcare $9 54%
Avmed $17 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $66 101%
Capital Health Plan $17 - $60 101%
Careplus $17 101%
North Central Hospice $17 101%
Vha $17 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $18 107%
Carelon Health $18 107%
Devoted Health Plan $18 107%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $18 107%
Positive Healthcare Partners $18 107%
Ghilcrest County $21 125%
Levy County $21 125%
Wellpath $27 161%
Uaa $46 274%
Ambetter / Centene $48 286%
Northeast Fl Hospital $53 315%
Florida Health Care Plan $60 357%
Health First $85 506%
Prime Health Services $85 506%
Cigna $90 536%
Archbold Medical Center $91 542%
Genex $91 542%
Corvel Corp $103 613%
Geha $109 649%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals