CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $380
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $380. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$380

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $380 (2262%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $380 (2262% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (101% 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 $13 - $22 77%
Humana $14 - $17 83%
Aetna $15 - $209 89%
Absolute Total Care $17 - $68 101%
Caresource $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Friday Health $17 101%
Healthspring $17 101%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $17 101%
United $17 - $171 101%
United Behavioral Health $17 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Clover $18 107%
Eon Health $18 107%
Georgia Assurance $18 107%
Shared Health $18 107%
Health One Alliance $20 119%
Blue Choice $22 131%
Ambetter / Centene $24 143%
Seven Corners $28 167%
Nhc Advantage $72 429%
Peach State $76 452%
Memorial Health Plan $84 - $171 500%
Amerigroup $93 554%
Centurion $105 625%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $152 905%
Cigna $304 1810%
Novanet $342 2036%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals