CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $56
  • Cash Discount Price: $759
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $759. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 3.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$759

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$56

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: $759 (4518%)
Insurance Median: $56 (333%)
Cash: $759 (4518% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $56 (333% 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 333% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 233%). 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
Hospice Of North Central Fl $15 89%
Humana $15 - $152 89%
Aetna $17 - $228 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 101%
Capital Health Plan $17 101%
Ndms Definitive Care $17 101%
United $17 - $342 101%
United Behavioral Health $17 101%
Wellmed $17 101%
Align Senior Care $18 107%
American Health Plan $18 107%
Centurion $18 107%
Cigna $18 107%
Clear Spring Health $18 107%
Florida Complete Care $18 107%
Gold Kidney Of Florida $18 107%
Sunshine State $18 107%
Wellcare $18 107%
Ultimate Health Plan $19 113%
Longevity Health Plan $20 119%
Oscar $20 119%
Simply Healthcare $21 125%
Avmed $91 - $380 542%
Simply $117 696%
Molina Healthcare $144 - $243 857%
Evolutions $175 1042%
Corvel Corporation $184 1095%
Prime Health $187 1113%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $193 1149%
Sunshine State Health Plan $194 1155%
Plotkin Health $380 2262%
Prime Health Sheriff $380 2262%
Corizon Phs $456 2714%
Multiplan $592 - $645 3524%
Evernorth $607 3613%
Evolutions Healthcare $645 3839%
Ppo Next $645 3839%
Novanet $683 4065%
Beacon Health Options $759 4518%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals