CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,880
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Tristar Centennial Medical Center is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,880. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,880

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $1,880 (11190%)
Insurance Median: $25 (149%)
Cash: $1,880 (11190% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (149% 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 $13 - $940 77%
Ambetter / Centene $17 - $18 101%
Amerigroup $17 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $95 101%
Bright Health $17 - $19 101%
Devoted Health Plan $17 101%
Healthspring $17 101%
Humana $17 - $1,222 101%
Odyssey Healthcare $17 101%
Sarah Cannon Research $17 101%
United $17 - $846 101%
United Behavioral Health $17 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Zing $17 101%
American Health Advantage $18 107%
Atrio Golden Times $18 107%
Evergreen Hmo $18 107%
Signature Advantage $18 107%
Prime Health $24 - $1,655 143%
Corvel Corporation $25 149%
Novanet $25 149%
Cigna $30 - $1,504 179%
Oscar $50 298%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $346 2060%
Apex Health $357 2125%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $357 2125%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $357 2125%
Tennessee Donor Services $510 3036%
Centurion $775 4613%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $921 - $1,260 5482%
Bgfh Singlesource $940 - $1,598 5595%
Value Option $940 5595%
Multiplan $1,034 6155%
Southern Health Partners $1,128 6714%
Employers Health Network $1,316 7833%
Mhnet $1,410 8393%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $1,410 8393%
Compsych $1,504 8952%
Beech Street $1,655 9851%
UnitedHealthcare $1,674 - $1,880 9964%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals