CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: Jfk University Medical Center

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0480
  • Insurance Median: $252
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at Jfk University Medical Center is $252. 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 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 65 James Street, Edison, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$252

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: $252 (220%)
Cash: $114 (100% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $252 (220% 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 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). 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 $56 - $291 49%
Horizon $66 - $322 58%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $249 88%
Amerigroup $114 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $114 100%
Clover $114 - $120 100%
Seoul Medical Group $114 100%
Vaccn $114 100%
Wellcare $114 100%
United Community/Americhoice $120 105%
Karna $152 133%
Activecare First McO $243 212%
Intergroup $243 212%
Oxford $249 218%
Bergen Risk $260 227%
Brighton Health Plan $278 243%
Prime Health $278 243%
Multiplan - PHCS $295 258%
Qualcare $321 281%
Amerihealth $328 287%
Cigna $539 471%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals