CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0480
  • Insurance Median: $395
  • Cash Discount Price: $526
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond is $395. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $526. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $114.43, this hospital’s rate is 3.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42074 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$526

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$395

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: $526 (460%)
Insurance Median: $395 (345%)
Cash: $526 (460% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $395 (345% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 345% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 245%). 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
America's Choice $368 322%
Provider Network of America $395 345%
Quik Trip $395 345%
Velocity Provider PPO Network $395 345%
USA Managed Care Organization $395 345%
Multiplan/Phcs $421 368%
Medincrease $474 414%
Vantage Health Plan $474 414%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 42074 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL