CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $149
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 8.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$149

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: $120 (714%)

Insurance Median: $149 (887%)

Cash: $120 (714% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $149 (887% 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 887% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 787%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$18 - $204	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $173	107%
Humana	$18 - $206	107%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$18	107%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$18	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $147	107%
Cigna	$19 - $133	113%
Liberty Health	$19	113%
Amerihealth	$34	202%
Carolina Complete	$34	202%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$34 - $36	202%
Wellcare	$34	202%
Ambetter / Centene	$40	238%
Caresource North Carolina	$96	571%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$130	774%
Amps	$132	786%
Plotkin Health	$144	857%
Medcost	$181 - $201	1077%
Transformhealth	$192	1143%
Multiplan	$216	1286%
Phcs	$216	1286%
Employers Choice Network	$233	1387%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$233	1387%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $120.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84443.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84443.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.