CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $13 (77%)
Insurance Median: $30 (179%)
Cash: $13 (77% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (179% 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
Molina $12 - $32 71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $28 101%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $17 - $33 101%
Integrated Health Plan $17 - $44 101%
Magnolia Ms $17 - $24 101%
Ms Breast And Cervical $17 101%
Primewell $17 - $42 101%
Triwest $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $25 101%
Aetna $18 - $38 107%
Shared Health $18 107%
Wellcare $18 107%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $28 167%
Littler $29 173%
Ashley Furniture Stores $30 179%
Crittenden County $30 179%
Davidson Hospitality $30 179%
Dunn Investment Company $30 179%
First State Bank Trust $30 179%
Gossett Motor Cars $30 179%
Hattiesburg Clinic $30 179%
Hospitality Management Advisors $30 179%
Jas D Collier $30 179%
Mechanical Systems $30 179%
Mid-South Transport $30 179%
Patterson Warehouses $30 179%
Radians $30 179%
Rei Nation $30 179%
Retzer Resources $30 179%
State Systems $30 179%
W W Wood Products $30 179%
Watkins Uiberall $30 179%
Lucent Health $35 208%
Ppo Plus $35 208%
Mpcn $38 226%
Christian Health Aid $44 262%
Usa Mco $46 274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals