CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Hancock County Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $89
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Hancock County Hospital is $89. 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 5.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$89

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: $89 (530%)
Cash: $29 (173% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $89 (530% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 530% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 430%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $89 71%
Aetna $16 - $90 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $95 95%
Molina Healthcare $16 - $94 95%
Optima Health $16 95%
Sentara Health $33 - $89 196%
Amerigroup $35 - $89 208%
Cigna $37 - $94 220%
Medcost $60 357%
Ambetter / Centene $89 530%
Managed Medicaire $89 530%
Medicare (plans) $89 530%
United Mine Workers Of America $89 530%
Wellcare $89 - $126 530%
Humana $91 542%
Devoted Health Plan $94 560%
Nhc Advantage $94 560%
First Health Coventry $101 601%
Seven Corners, Inc. $126 750%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN 37869
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals