CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0480
  • Insurance Median: $154
  • Cash Discount Price: $132
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance is $154. 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 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10864 Texas Health Trail, Fort Worth, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$154

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: $154 (135%)
Cash: $132 (115% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $154 (135% 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.

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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
Fort Worth Firefighters $40 - $403 35%
City of Fort Worth $43 - $310 38%
Cigna $51 - $621 45%
Quick Trip $55 - $416 48%
Aetna $64 - $463 56%
PHCS $64 - $492 56%
Healthsmart $69 - $554 60%
Multiplan $80 - $574 70%
Galaxy $81 - $581 71%
USA $81 - $581 71%
Amerigroup $96 - $120 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $96 - $671 84%
Cook Childrens $96 84%
UnitedHealthcare $96 - $129 84%
Superior Wellcare $101 - $126 88%
Molina $104 - $120 91%
American Health $114 100%
Healthspring $117 102%
Humana $119 104%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10864 Texas Health Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76244
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals