CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Maury Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $78
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Maury Regional Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $78 (464%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $78 (464% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (101% 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
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $17 54%
Wellpoint $9 - $17 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $70 71%
Wellpoint Tci $15 89%
Humana $16 - $17 95%
Aetna $17 - $149 101%
American Health Plans $17 101%
Cigna $17 - $151 101%
Farm Bureau Health Plans $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Nhc $17 101%
Wellcare Harmony Health $17 101%
Medrisk $25 149%
State Of Tennessee $25 149%
Ambetter / Centene $29 - $42 173%
Oscar $43 256%
Wayne County Jail $83 494%
Lawrence County Jail $124 738%
Lewis County Jail $124 738%
Marshall County Jail $124 738%
Beech Street $133 792%
Multiplan $133 792%
Phcs $133 792%
Firsthealth $159 946%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN 38401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals