CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0480
Insurance Median: $216
Cash Discount Price: $216
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is $216. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $216. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $114.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3020 West Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$216

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$216

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: $216 (189%)

Insurance Median: $216 (189%)

Cash: $216 (189% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $216 (189% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Humana	$82 - $294	72%
Group and Pension Administrators (Under Multiplan) (Primary)	$84 - $227	73%
Multiplan (Pchs)	$84 - $227	73%
Multiplan	$92 - $247	80%
Aetna	$109 - $294	95%
Ambetter / Centene	$109 - $294	95%
Amerigroup	$109 - $294	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$109 - $294	95%
Cigna	$109 - $294	95%
Friday Health Commercial (PPO & EPO)	$109 - $294	95%
Healthcare Highways	$109 - $294	95%
Healthscope	$109 - $294	95%
Medicare (plans)	$109 - $294	95%
Molina Exchange	$109 - $294	95%
Oscar Healthcare	$109 - $294	95%
Scott & White Health Plan	$109 - $294	95%
Southwestern Health Resources (Paid Under United Hc)	$109 - $294	95%
Superior	$109 - $294	95%
Texas Plus (Universal American)(Includes Wellcare - Merged With Texan Plus Eff 1/1/19)	$109 - $294	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$109 - $294	95%
Wellmed	$109 - $294	95%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $216.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0480.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0480.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.