CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Lonesome Pine 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 Lonesome Pine 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 1990 Holton Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA.
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%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $17 71%
Aetna $14 - $84 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $196 83%
Optima Health $14 83%
Molina Healthcare $15 - $18 89%
Humana $17 101%
Managed Medicaire $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
Sentara Health $17 - $50 101%
United Mine Workers Of America $17 101%
Cigna $18 - $68 107%
Devoted Health Plan $18 107%
Mountain Empire Pace $18 107%
Nhc Advantage $18 107%
Wellcare $18 107%
Ambetter / Centene $37 220%
Seven Corners, Inc. $40 238%
Medcost $93 554%
First Health Coventry $176 1048%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1990 Holton Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals