CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Blount Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $62
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Blount Memorial Hospital is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 907 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

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: $62 (369%)

Insurance Median: $32 (190%)

Cash: $62 (369% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (190% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$7 - $22	42%
Golden Rule Insurance Company [2991]	$10	60%
Oxford Health Plans [2992]	$10	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $20	60%
Cigna	$13 - $22	77%
Mvp Health Care [3037]	$13	77%
Tricare	$15	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $86	101%
Humana	$17	101%
Medicare (plans)	$17	101%
Ambetter / Centene	$26	155%
Consociate Health Contracted [4835]	$37	220%
Fairos/Occunet Contracted [4837]	$39	232%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace - Midlands [5400]	$46	274%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace-Upstate [5200]	$46	274%
Promise Health Plan Contracted [2401]	$70 - $120	417%
Orangeburg Senior Helping Center Pace [5401]	$80	476%
Bob Jones Univ-Pai [821]	$120	714%
Preferred Administrators Contracted [2839]	$140	833%
Medcost [2940]	$148 - $166	881%
Atlantic Packaging Contracted [4833]	$150	893%
Aps Healthcare System [2981]	$160	952%
Multiplan/Phcs Contracted [2950]	$178	1060%
Aetna	$180	1071%
Meritain Health Contracted [2200]	$180	1071%
Nippon [2300]	$180	1071%
Vsp Vision Care [2986]	$180	1071%
First Health Contracted [2952]	$186	1107%
Furman Int/Allen University Student [2951]	$186	1107%
Quiktrip-First Health [3067]	$186	1107%

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 $62.
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 Blount Memorial Hospital 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.