CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $278
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Memorial Satilla Health is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $278. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$278

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $278 (1655%)
Insurance Median: $20 (119%)
Cash: $278 (1655% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (119% 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
Humana $14 - $17 83%
Aetna $15 - $172 89%
Ambetter / Centene $17 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $20 101%
Caresource $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Friday Health $17 101%
Healthspring $17 101%
United $17 - $141 101%
United Behavioral Health $17 101%
Wellcare $17 - $62 101%
Clover $18 107%
Eon Health $18 107%
Georgia Assurance $18 107%
Shared Health $18 107%
Health One Alliance $20 119%
Amerigroup $33 - $42 196%
Nhc Advantage $46 - $59 274%
Pruitt Health $46 - $59 274%
Peach State $49 - $62 292%
Centurion $68 - $86 405%
Value Option $122 - $156 726%
Multiplan $165 - $210 982%
Cigna $196 - $250 1167%
Novanet $220 - $281 1310%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA 31501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals