CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Franklin Woods Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Franklin Woods Community Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Med Tech Parkway, Johnson City, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

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: $29 (173%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $29 (173% 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
Amerigroup $8 - $17 48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $96 89%
Optima Health $15 89%
Aetna $16 - $125 95%
Molina Healthcare $16 - $17 95%
First Health Coventry $17 101%
Humana $17 101%
Managed Medicaire $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Sentara Health $17 - $57 101%
United Mine Workers Of America $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $21 101%
Cigna $18 - $66 107%
Devoted Health Plan $18 107%
Nhc Advantage $18 107%
Wellcare $18 - $196 107%
Ambetter / Centene $37 220%
Medcost $167 994%
Seven Corners, Inc. $196 1167%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Med Tech Parkway, Johnson City, TN 37604
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals