CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0480
  • Insurance Median: $203
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at University of Alabama Hospital is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $114.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$203

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%)
Insurance Median: $203 (177%)
Ins. Median: $203 (177% 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
University of Alabama $38 - $352 33%
Viva $46 - $116 40%
Aetna $46 - $429 40%
Coventry $49 - $568 43%
North Alabama Managed Care $49 - $458 43%
Cigna $50 - $472 44%
Comp One $54 - $507 47%
Alamed $56 - $528 49%
Construction Claims Management $56 - $527 49%
Select Value Care $60 - $563 52%
Starcare $60 - $563 52%
Tethys $60 - $563 52%
Evolutions $60 - $634 52%
Healthcare Alliance $60 - $563 52%
Prime Health Services $60 - $634 52%
Novanet $60 - $634 52%
Corvel $60 - $563 52%
Multiplan $62 - $577 54%
Geha $64 - $598 56%
Gulf Health Plans $64 - $598 56%
Southern Nuclear $64 - $598 56%
Preferred Health Partnership $64 - $598 56%
Phifer $64 - $598 56%
Department of Labor $64 - $598 56%
Heritage Summit Health $64 - $598 56%
Humana $64 - $598 56%
Mississippi Physicians $64 - $598 56%
Vantage Health Plan $64 - $598 56%
North Mississippi Health Link $68 - $634 59%
National Provider Network $68 - $634 59%
Galaxy Health Network $68 - $634 59%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $383 88%
Birmingham Fc $114 100%
Jefferson County Sheriff $114 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $114 100%
Triwest $114 100%
Davita Villagehealth $114 100%
Cooper Green $114 100%
Ambetter / Centene $157 137%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals