CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $30 (179%)
Insurance Median: $16 (95%)
Cash: $30 (179% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (95% 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 $9 - $33 54%
Aetna $12 - $37 71%
Ambetter / Centene $12 71%
Care Improvement Plus $12 71%
Caresource $12 71%
Cigna $12 - $38 71%
Coventry $12 - $34 71%
Eon Health Plan $12 71%
Humana $12 - $34 71%
Kaiser Permanente $12 71%
Molina $12 71%
Pruitthealth Premier $12 71%
Todays Options Pffs $12 71%
Todays Options Ppo $12 71%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $2,632 71%
Vaccn United $12 71%
Wellcare $12 71%
Amerigroup $21 125%
First Health $34 202%
Phcs $34 202%
Meritain $37 220%
Multiplan $39 - $40 232%
Nova $39 - $41 232%
Three Rivers Provider Network $41 244%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals