CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $333
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Doctors Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $333. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$333

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: $333 (1982%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $333 (1982% 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
Humana $14 - $17 83%
Aetna $15 - $184 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $18 89%
Health Net $16 95%
Absolute Total Care $17 - $60 101%
Caresource $17 101%
Coventry $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Friday Health $17 101%
Healthspring $17 101%
Regency Hospice $17 101%
St Joseph Hospice $17 101%
United $17 - $150 101%
Wellcare $17 - $67 101%
Clover $18 107%
Eon Health $18 107%
Georgia Assurance $18 107%
Shared Health $18 107%
Health One Alliance $20 119%
Qtc Medical Group $20 119%
Blue Choice $22 131%
Ambetter / Centene $23 137%
Dept Of Community Health $25 149%
Amerigroup $47 280%
Nhc Advantage $63 375%
Pruitt Health $63 375%
Peach State $67 399%
Centurion $92 548%
Americas 1St Choice $93 554%
Medcost $167 - $213 994%
Kaiser Permanente $182 1083%
Multiplan $200 - $300 1190%
Performax $226 1345%
First Health $250 1488%
Employer'S Health Network $266 1583%
Novanet $300 1786%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals