CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Abbeville General Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Abbeville General Hospital is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $14 (83%)
Insurance Median: $23 (137%)
Cash: $14 (83% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (137% 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 $8 - $76 48%
Cigna $10 - $53 60%
Self Pay $12 - $54 71%
Humana $15 - $80 89%
Aetna $16 - $75 95%
Healthy Blue $16 95%
People'S Health $16 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $16 95%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $86 95%
Gilsbar Ppo $17 - $83 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Ppo Plus $17 - $80 101%
Sierra Health And Life Insurance $17 101%
Sterling Life Insurance Company $17 101%
United Behavioral Health Inc $17 - $80 101%
Verity Healthnet National $17 - $80 101%
American Lifecare (Phcs) $18 - $86 107%
Guardian Resources $18 - $86 107%
Magellan Behavioral Health $18 107%
Coventry Company $20 - $91 119%
Galaxy Health Network $20 - $91 119%
Usa Managed Care $20 - $91 119%
Health Payors Organization $21 - $96 125%
Miscellaneous Insurance $23 - $107 137%
Ppo Plus Professional $23 - $27 137%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $23 - $107 137%
Vantage Health Plan $35 - $193 208%
Office Of Group Benefits $46 274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals