CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: HCA Florida Putnam Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,411
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,411. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,411

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $1,411 (8399%)
Insurance Median: $20 (119%)
Cash: $1,411 (8399% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (119% 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
Humana $15 - $240 89%
Aetna $17 - $423 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 101%
Fl Health Care Plan $17 101%
Ndms Definitive Care $17 101%
United $17 - $635 101%
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%
Putnam County Sheriffs $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%
Corvel Corporation $164 976%
Prime Health $167 994%
Avmed $169 - $705 1006%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $172 1024%
Simply $217 1292%
Molina Healthcare $268 - $451 1595%
Evolutions $324 1929%
Sunshine State Health Plan $360 2143%
Plotkin Health $705 4196%
Prime Health Sheriff $705 4196%
Multiplan $1,100 - $1,199 6548%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL 32177
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals