CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Haywood County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Haywood County Community Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2545 North Washington Avenue, Brownsville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

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: $34 (202%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $34 (202% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $73 71%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $84 71%
Pgba,Llc $16 95%
Aetna $17 - $55 101%
Bluecareplustennessee(D-Snp) $17 101%
Cigna $17 101%
Harmonyhealthplanofillinois,Inc. $17 101%
Humana $17 101%
Wellpointtennessee,Inc. $18 107%
Vshpbluecareriskeast/West $49 292%
Vshptenncareselect $57 339%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2545 North Washington Avenue, Brownsville, TN 38012
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals