CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $294
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Erlanger Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $294. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$294

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $294 (1750%)
Insurance Median: $24 (143%)
Cash: $294 (1750% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (143% 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 $2 - $31 12%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $25 42%
Amerigroup $8 - $27 48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $446 77%
Bluecard - Network P $13 - $47 77%
Bluecard - Network S $13 - $47 77%
Aetna $17 - $273 101%
Alexian $17 - $44 101%
American Health $17 101%
Bluecare $17 - $94 101%
Caresource $17 - $34 101%
Cigna $17 - $251 101%
Clover $17 101%
Devoted Health $17 - $34 101%
Upmc $17 101%
Wellpoint $17 101%
Atrio Health $18 - $41 107%
Nhc $18 107%
Ambetter / Centene $21 125%
Caresource Ga $24 - $44 143%
Caresource Nc $24 - $44 143%
Caresource Tn $24 - $44 143%
Point Comfort Underwriters $41 244%
Pnoa $42 250%
Pruitthealth Premier $48 286%
Olympus $306 - $418 1821%
Alliant $418 2488%
First Health $446 - $473 2655%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals