CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $293
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $293. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Stonecrest Boulevard, Smyrna, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$293

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $293 (1744%)
Insurance Median: $19 (113%)
Cash: $293 (1744% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (113% 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 - $257 77%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $13 - $95 77%
Apex Health $14 - $98 83%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $14 - $98 83%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $14 - $98 83%
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 - $128 101%
Odyssey Healthcare $17 101%
Sarah Cannon Research $17 101%
United $17 - $231 101%
Wellcare $17 101%
Zing $17 101%
American Health Advantage $18 107%
Atrio Golden Times $18 107%
Evergreen Hmo $18 107%
Signature Advantage $18 107%
Cigna $24 - $167 143%
Prime Health $24 143%
Corvel Corporation $25 149%
Novanet $25 149%
Bgfh Singlesource $36 - $436 214%
Oscar $50 298%
Employers Health Network $51 - $359 304%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $55 - $385 327%
Multiplan $66 - $462 393%
Beech Street $67 - $472 399%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 200 Stonecrest Boulevard, Smyrna, TN 37167
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals