CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $138
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $138 (821%)
Insurance Median: $27 (161%)
Cash: $138 (821% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (161% 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
Avalon $10 60%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $27 60%
Humana $11 - $121 65%
Aetna $17 - $51 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $46 101%
Healthteam $17 101%
Absolute Total Care $18 107%
Corporate Benefits Service $18 107%
Devoted Health $18 107%
Longevity Health $18 107%
Molina $18 107%
Alliance Behavioral Health $27 161%
Amerihealth Caritas $27 161%
Carolina Complete Health $27 161%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $27 161%
Partners Behavioral Health $27 161%
Vaya Behavioral Health $27 161%
Wellcare $27 161%
Surgery Plus $29 173%
Cigna $31 - $51 185%
Carolina Caring $42 - $109 250%
Medcost $53 315%
Gaston County Jail $54 321%
Beech Street $113 673%
Multiplan $113 673%
Self Pay $124 738%
First Health Network $131 780%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals