CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0480
  • Insurance Median: $305
  • Cash Discount Price: $132
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at The University Hospital is $305. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $114.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$305

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: $132 (115%)
Insurance Median: $305 (267%)
Cash: $132 (115% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $305 (267% 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 267% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 167%). 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
Amerihealth $34 - $114 30%
Fidelis $92 - $114 80%
UnitedHealthcare $92 - $114 80%
Aetna $114 - $305 100%
Clover Health $114 100%
Horizon $125 - $307 109%
Wellpoint $240 210%
First Health $561 490%
Americare $601 525%
Qualcare $601 525%
Correctional Medical Services $641 560%
Multiplan $641 560%
First Trenton $722 631%
Managed Care Inc $722 631%
Consumer Health Network $762 666%
Three Rivers $762 666%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals