CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$87
about 0.8× the $114 Medicare rate · typically $59–$232
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$102
Above the fair price
about $15 over the fair price · 0.9× Medicare
Medicare pays $114 Fair price $87 This hospital $102

How we calculate the fair BaseRate →

How this hospital compares to other TX hospitals

Highest price of the 9 TX hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $75 Priciest $102

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 TX hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Drug screening test is about $87 (about 0.8× the $114 Medicare rate). Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas charges insurers about $102 — above the fair price. Located in Dallas, TX.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $87. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Aetna✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Aetnamajor $102 89%
Humanamajor $102 89%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $102
Government programs also on file: Medicaid.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens