CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $29
Cash Discount Price: $1,086
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,086. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,086

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29

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: $1,086 (6464%)

Insurance Median: $29 (173%)

Cash: $1,086 (6464% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $29 (173% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $923	83%
Absolute Total Care	$17 - $195	101%
Aetna	$17 - $44	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $1,032	101%
Boldage Pace	$17	101%
Devoted Health	$17	101%
Molina	$17 - $50	101%
United	$17 - $489	101%
United Behavioral Health	$17	101%
Wellcare	$17	101%
Cigna	$18 - $351	107%
Clover	$18	107%
Eon Health	$18	107%
Health Team Advantage	$18	107%
Universal Healthcare Group	$20	119%
Blue Choice	$22	131%
Corvel Corporation	$23	137%
Employer'S Health Network	$23	137%
Prime Health	$23 - $923	137%
Heritage Summit	$25	149%
Group Health	$27	161%
Select Health	$33	196%
Sc State Employees	$60	357%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$109	649%
Nhc Advantage	$206	1226%
Pruitt Health	$206	1226%
Occunet	$543	3232%
Medcost	$544 - $742	3238%
Vocational Rehab	$586	3488%
Employers Health Network	$597	3554%
Evernorth	$869	5173%
First Health	$896	5333%
Global Excel Management	$901	5363%
Multiplan	$923	5494%
National Choicecare	$923	5494%
Novanet	$977	5815%

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 $1,086.
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 Grand Strand Regional 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.