CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Memorial Hospital West

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $25
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Memorial Hospital West is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $25 (149%)
Insurance Median: $21 (125%)
Cash: $25 (149% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (125% 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
Aetna $2 - $451 12%
Avmed $2 - $348 12%
Cigna $2 - $312 12%
Employers Health Network $3 - $362 18%
Health Value Management $3 - $396 18%
Sunshine $3 - $475 18%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $453 18%
Allianz $5 - $736 30%
Axis $5 - $736 30%
Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company $5 - $736 30%
Dimension Health $5 - $764 30%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $5 - $679 30%
Global Health Claims $5 - $962 30%
Global Medical Management $5 - $736 30%
Global Reach Health $5 - $736 30%
National Healthcare Solutions $5 - $736 30%
Plotkin $5 - $736 30%
Quality Health Management $5 - $736 30%
Quebec Inc $5 - $736 30%
Star Healthcare Network $5 - $736 30%
World Medical Care $5 - $736 30%
Worldwide Managed Care Partners $5 - $736 30%
Worldwide Medical Assurance $5 - $736 30%
Amerihealth Caritas $6 - $181 36%
Community Care Plan $6 - $192 36%
Gallagher Bassett $6 - $906 36%
Health Sun $6 - $849 36%
Molina $6 - $204 36%
Florida Community Care $18 107%
Humana $18 107%
Wellcare $18 107%
Florida Pace Centers $19 113%
Solis Health Plan $19 113%
Align Senior Care $20 119%
Longevity $21 125%
Prime Health Services $106 631%
Corvel $191 1137%
Employers Choice Network $191 1137%
First Health $191 1137%
Broward County $718 - $2,726 4274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 703 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals