CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0480
  • Insurance Median: $182
  • Cash Discount Price: $316
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at Alaska Regional Hospital is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $316. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $114.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$316

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$182

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$114.43

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $114.43 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $316 (276%)
Insurance Median: $182 (159%)
Cash: $316 (276% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $182 (159% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $114.43 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
Union Coalition $56 - $127 49%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $58 - $132 51%
Moda Health $61 - $203 53%
United $70 - $326 61%
Premerafirst $94 - $213 82%
Geha PPO USA $98 - $378 86%
Cigna $103 - $234 90%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $114 100%
Veteran's Administration $114 100%
Multiplan $114 - $401 100%
Coventry Healthcare $120 - $272 105%
First Health $133 - $302 116%
Veterans Evaluation Services $143 125%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $143 - $323 125%
Risk & Benefit Management $143 - $323 125%
Bering Strait School District $143 - $323 125%
Banner Health $152 - $345 133%
Matanuska Telephone $152 - $345 133%
Aetna $495 - $1,127 433%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals