CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: Cheshire Medical Center

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0480
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at Cheshire Medical Center is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $114.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 580 Court Street, Keene, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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%)

Insurance Median: $114 (100%)

Ins. Median: $114 (100% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Granite State Health Plan	$51 - $53	45%
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$51	45%
Wellsense Health Plan	$51 - $122	45%
Aetna	$65 - $118	57%
Mvp	$97 - $359	85%
Cigna	$97 - $359	85%
UnitedHealthcare	$103 - $282	90%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan	$110 - $216	96%
Martin's Point Generations Advantage	$114	100%
Wellcare Health Plans	$114	100%
Ambetter / Centene	$114	100%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of Ne	$114	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$114 - $647	100%
Martin's Point Health Care	$118	103%
Tufts Health Plan	$305	267%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0480.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cheshire Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0480.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.