CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,014
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,014. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 355 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,014

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $1,014 (6036%)
Insurance Median: $18 (107%)
Cash: $1,014 (6036% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (107% 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 - $507 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 - $253 101%
Sarah Cannon Research $17 101%
United $17 - $456 101%
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 $24 143%
Corvel Corporation $25 149%
Novanet $25 149%
Cigna $30 - $341 179%
Oscar $50 298%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $187 1113%
Apex Health $193 1149%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $193 1149%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $193 1149%
Bgfh Singlesource $507 - $862 3018%
Employers Health Network $710 4226%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $760 4524%
Multiplan $831 4946%
Beech Street $933 5554%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 355 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals