CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Wayne General Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 3.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $75 (446%)
Insurance Median: $54 (321%)
Cash: $75 (446% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (321% 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 321% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 221%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna $10 - $26 60%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans $10 - $15 60%
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $15 89%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $15 89%
Humana $15 89%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 89%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $15 89%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $17 101%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $17 101%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $17 101%
Molina Mcare Adv $17 101%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $17 101%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $17 101%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $25 - $35 149%
Ahs-All Plans $43 - $61 256%
Phcs-All Plans $46 - $65 274%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $53 - $74 315%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $53 - $74 315%
Ppoplus-All Plans $53 - $74 315%
First Choice-All Other Plans $56 - $78 333%
First Health-All Plans $56 - $78 333%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $56 - $78 333%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $56 - $78 333%
United Providers-All Plans $56 - $78 333%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $59 - $83 351%
Aetna $62 - $87 369%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $62 - $87 369%
First Choice Hie $78 - $109 464%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $116 - $163 690%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals