CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: HCA Florida South Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $571
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $571. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4016 Sun City Center Blvd, Sun City Center, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$571

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: $571 (3399%)
Insurance Median: $18 (107%)
Cash: $571 (3399% 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
Simply Healthcare $2 - $174 12%
United $2 - $507 12%
Avmed $3 - $282 18%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $3 - $1,038 18%
Molina $3 - $304 18%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3 - $288 18%
Aetna $4 - $338 24%
Humana $4 - $316 24%
Plotkin Health $7 - $564 42%
Prime Health Sheriff $7 - $564 42%
Multiplan $10 - $959 60%
Caresource $16 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Ndms Definitive Care $17 101%
Ultimate Health Plan $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 $53 315%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health $81 482%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum $81 482%
Freedom Health Care $88 524%
Optimum Healthcare $88 524%
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: 4016 Sun City Center Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals