CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: Palisades Medical Center

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0480
  • Insurance Median: $273
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at Palisades Medical Center is $273. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $114.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$273

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: $114 (100%)
Insurance Median: $273 (239%)
Cash: $114 (100% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $273 (239% 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 239% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 139%). 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
Aetna $58 - $241 51%
Horizon $105 - $310 92%
Amerigroup $114 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $114 100%
Clover $114 100%
Seoul Medical Group $114 100%
UnitedHealthcare $114 - $483 100%
Vaccn $114 100%
Wellcare $114 100%
United Community/Americhoice $120 105%
Karna $152 133%
Oxford $235 205%
Bergen Risk $256 - $268 224%
Activecare First McO $273 - $286 239%
Brighton Health Plan $273 - $286 239%
Amerihealth $286 - $335 250%
Multiplan - PHCS $290 - $304 253%
Qualcare $316 - $332 276%
Cigna $524 458%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals