CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Gulf Breeze Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Gulf Breeze Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1110 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $6 (36%)
Insurance Median: $26 (155%)
Cash: $6 (36% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (155% 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
Pensacola $5 - $37 30%
Aetna $7 - $178 42%
Cha Health Plan $7 42%
Humana $7 - $17 42%
Sunshine Health $7 42%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $17 42%
Wellcare $7 - $18 42%
Fl Community Care Ltc $8 48%
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids $8 48%
Hospice Regency $10 - $73 60%
Cigna $16 - $244 95%
Hospice Covenant $17 101%
Hospice Emerald Coast $17 - $122 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Private Healthcare $23 - $159 137%
Uwf Athletes $23 - $159 137%
First Health $24 - $170 143%
Choicecare $26 - $183 155%
Fl Blue $28 - $333 167%
Multiplan $31 - $217 185%
Wc Corvel $33 - $232 196%
Bc Fl $208 1238%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1110 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals