CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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%)
Insurance Median: $18 (107%)
Ins. Median: $18 (107% 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
Aetna $17 101%
Alignment Health $17 101%
Ambetter / Centene $17 101%
Humana $17 101%
United $17 101%
United Behavioral Health $17 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Cigna $18 107%
Healthteam Advantage $18 107%
Provider Partners Health Plan $18 107%
Pruitthealth Premier $18 107%
Troy Healthcare $18 107%
Amerihealth Caritas $19 - $24 113%
Longevity Health Plan $20 119%
Amerihealth $21 125%
Oscar $21 125%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals