CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,104
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 119 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,104

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: $1,104 (6571%)
Insurance Median: $18 (107%)
Cash: $1,104 (6571% 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
Avmed $2 - $549 12%
Molina $2 - $593 12%
Simply Healthcare $2 - $338 12%
United $2 - $989 12%
Aetna $3 - $659 18%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $3 - $2,021 18%
Humana $3 - $615 18%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3 - $560 18%
Beacon Health Options $5 - $1,099 30%
Plotkin Health $5 - $1,099 30%
Prime Health Sheriff $5 - $1,099 30%
Multiplan $8 - $1,868 48%
Evernorth $9 - $1,758 54%
Caresource $16 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Lifepath Hospice $17 101%
Ndms Definitive Care $17 101%
Ultimate Health Plan $17 101%
United Behavioral Health $17 101%
United Va Ccn $17 101%
Wellmed $17 101%
Align Senior Care $18 107%
American Health Plan $18 107%
Baycare Health Plans $18 107%
Centurion $18 107%
Cigna $18 107%
Clear Spring Health $18 107%
Florida Complete Care $18 107%
Gold Kidney Of Florida $18 107%
Secur $18 107%
Sunshine State $18 107%
Wellcare $18 107%
Careplus $19 113%
Longevity Health Plan $20 119%
Oscar $23 137%
Solis Health Plan $24 143%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members $103 613%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health $158 940%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum $158 940%
Freedom Health Care $171 1018%
Optimum Healthcare $171 1018%
Corvel Corporation $176 1048%
Rockport Healthcare Group $176 1048%
Prime Health $180 1071%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 119 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals