CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $350
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Trident Medical Center is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $350. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$350

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $350 (2083%)
Insurance Median: $25 (149%)
Cash: $350 (2083% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (149% 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
Humana $14 - $262 83%
Absolute Total Care $17 - $63 101%
Advantage Hospice $17 101%
Aetna $17 - $44 101%
Agape Hospice $17 101%
Arcadian $17 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $332 101%
Boldage Pace $17 101%
Companion $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 101%
Molina $17 - $50 101%
Odyssey Hospice $17 101%
United $17 - $158 101%
United Behavioral Health $17 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Cigna $18 107%
Clover $18 107%
Eon Health $18 107%
Universal Healthcare Group $20 119%
Blue Choice $22 131%
Corvel Corporation $23 137%
Employer'S Health Network $23 137%
Prime Health $23 - $298 137%
Heritage Summit $25 149%
Seven Corners $29 173%
Select Health $33 196%
Naphcare $35 208%
Blue Choice Health Plan $46 274%
Sc State Employees $60 357%
Nhc Advantage $66 393%
Pruitt Health $66 393%
Medcost $134 - $197 798%
Employers Health Network $158 940%
Occunet $175 1042%
Vocational Rehab $189 1125%
First Health $256 1524%
Mhnet $262 1560%
Evernorth $280 1667%
Multiplan $298 1774%
Novanet $315 1875%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals