CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Jay Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Jay Hospital is $22. 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 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14114 Alabama St, Jay, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $22 (131%)
Cash: $6 (36% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (131% 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
Wellcare $4 - $38 24%
Aetna $7 - $82 42%
Cha Health Plan $7 42%
Humana $7 - $38 42%
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids $7 42%
Staywell $7 42%
Sunshine Health $7 42%
Bc Fl $8 - $38 48%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $38 48%
Fl Community Care Ltc $12 71%
Hospice Emerald Coast $17 - $86 101%
Hospice Regency $17 - $86 101%
Hospice Vitas $17 - $86 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Cigna $19 - $172 113%
Private Healthcare $23 - $112 137%
First Health $25 - $122 149%
Multiplan $31 - $153 185%
Wc Corvel $33 - $163 196%
Fl Blue $35 - $312 208%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 14114 Alabama St, Jay, FL 32565
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals