CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

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: $34 (202%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $34 (202% 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 $2 - $347 12%
Humana $2 - $174 12%
Self Pay 50 $2 - $174 12%
Aetna $4 - $300 24%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $4 - $312 24%
Self Pay $4 - $312 24%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $293 24%
Va Contract $4 - $13 24%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $5 - $25 30%
Cigna $5 - $317 30%
Clover Health $5 - $17 30%
Health One Alliance $5 - $24 30%
Hospice $5 - $16 30%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $16 30%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $5 - $347 30%
Pruitt Health Premier $5 - $18 30%
Tricare $5 - $15 30%
Wellcare $5 - $25 30%
Zelis Network Solutions $5 - $34 30%
Peach State Health Plan $12 71%
Amerigroup $24 143%
Medicaid / KanCare $24 143%
Peachstate $25 149%
Caresource $26 155%
Ga Workers Comp $29 173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals