CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0480
  • Insurance Median: $264
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at Ocean Medical Center is $264. 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 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$264

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: $264 (231%)
Cash: $114 (100% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $264 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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 $48 - $291 42%
Horizon $66 - $296 58%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $235 88%
Amerigroup $114 100%
Clover $114 - $120 100%
Seoul Medical Group $114 100%
Vaccn $114 100%
Wellcare $114 100%
United Community/Americhoice $120 105%
Karna $149 - $152 130%
Qualcare $169 - $315 148%
Oxford $184 - $194 161%
Activecare First McO $243 - $304 212%
Intergroup $243 212%
Bergen Risk $256 - $268 224%
Brighton Health Plan $273 - $286 239%
Prime Health $278 243%
Multiplan - PHCS $290 - $304 253%
Amerihealth $293 - $348 256%
Cigna $524 - $539 458%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals