CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Fishermen's Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $93
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Fishermen's Community Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3301 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $93 (554%)
Insurance Median: $29 (173%)
Cash: $93 (554% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (173% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $255 30%
Aetna $7 - $195 42%
Amerigroup $7 42%
Avmed $7 - $211 42%
Humana $7 - $58 42%
Leon Medical $7 - $54 42%
Medica Health Plan $7 - $54 42%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 42%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $72 42%
Sunshine State $7 42%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $255 42%
Vista $7 42%
Wellcare $7 42%
Cigna $8 - $204 48%
Non Contracted $12 - $94 71%
International $21 - $166 125%
Amerihealth $24 - $191 143%
Dimension Health Plan $24 - $230 143%
Affordable $29 - $230 173%
Phcs $29 - $230 173%
Quality Health $29 - $230 173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3301 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals