CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,145
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Parkridge Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,145

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: $1,145 (6815%)
Insurance Median: $24 (143%)
Cash: $1,145 (6815% 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
Wellpoint $8 48%
Aetna $14 - $572 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $355 95%
Amerigroup $17 - $174 101%
Bright Health $17 - $19 101%
Caresource $17 101%
Devoted Health Plan $17 101%
Healthspring $17 101%
Hearth Hospice $17 101%
Humana $17 - $744 101%
Sarah Cannon Research $17 101%
United $17 - $515 101%
United Behavioral Health $17 101%
Wellcare $17 - $229 101%
Zing $17 101%
American Health Advantage $18 107%
Atrio Golden Times $18 107%
Clover Insurance $18 107%
Evergreen Hmo $18 107%
Signature Advantage $18 107%
Health One Alliance $20 - $779 119%
Prime Health $24 - $1,008 143%
Corvel Corporation $25 149%
Novanet $25 149%
Ambetter / Centene $30 - $31 179%
Cigna $30 - $916 179%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $211 1256%
Apex Health $218 1298%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $218 1298%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $218 1298%
Peach State $229 1363%
Value Option $572 3405%
Magellan Behavioral Health $687 4089%
Multiplan $687 4089%
North Ga Health Services $744 4429%
Employers Health Network $801 4768%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $801 4768%
Mhnet $859 5113%
Compsych $916 5452%
Beech Street $1,008 6000%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals