CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: University McDuffie County Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $69
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at University McDuffie County Regional Medical Center is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 6.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2460 Washington Road, Thomson, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $69 (411%)

Insurance Median: $102 (607%)

Cash: $69 (411% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (607% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 607% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 507%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$15	89%
Medicaid / KanCare	$18 - $24	107%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$81	482%
Alliant Solocare [11101]	$81 - $90	482%
Medcost [10966]	$87 - $97	518%
Multiplan [10600]	$96 - $107	571%
Phcs [10601]	$96 - $107	571%
Industry Buying Group [10840]	$142 - $158	845%
First Health [10303]	$186 - $207	1107%
Kaiser [10500]	$186 - $207	1107%
Aetna	$192 - $214	1143%
Novanet [10819]	$197 - $219	1173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $69.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84443.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University McDuffie County Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84443.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.