CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Baptist Medical Center - Nassau

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $144
  • Cash Discount Price: $233
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Baptist Medical Center - Nassau is $144. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $233. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 8.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1250 S 18Th St, Fernandina Beach, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$233

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$144

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: $233 (1387%)
Insurance Median: $144 (857%)
Cash: $233 (1387% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $144 (857% 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 857% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 757%). 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
Amerigroup Of Georgia $7 42%
Amerihealth Caritas $7 42%
Daniel Memorial $7 42%
Florida Community Care $7 - $18 42%
Humana $7 42%
Nassaua County Sheriff'S Office $7 42%
Simply Healthcare Plans $7 - $8 42%
Simply Healthcare Plans - Cha $7 42%
Sunshine State Health Plan $7 42%
United Community Plan $7 42%
Vivida Health $7 42%
Aetna $8 - $300 48%
Molina Healthcare Of Florida $8 48%
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida $17 101%
Pace $17 101%
Tomorrow'S Rainbow $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $184 101%
Va Ccn $17 101%
Devoted $18 107%
Upmc $18 107%
Ambetter / Centene $40 238%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 - $244 649%
Avmed $120 - $281 714%
Borland Groover $150 893%
Occunet $150 893%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $158 940%
Centivo $165 - $319 982%
Capital Health Plan $172 1024%
Geo Group $188 1119%
Watchtower $206 1226%
Fscj Student Insurance $225 1339%
Savannah Grand Of Amelia Island $225 1339%
Cigna $232 - $286 1381%
Suddath Company $236 1405%
Medicaid / KanCare $244 1452%
Peach State Health Plan $244 1452%
Phcs $281 1673%
Evolutions Healthcare $338 2012%
Multiplan $338 2012%
Corvel $368 2190%
Coventry Workers Comp $368 2190%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1250 S 18Th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals