CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: St Lukes Hospital

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0480
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $126
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at St Lukes Hospital is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $114.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1026 A Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

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: $126 (110%)

Insurance Median: $116 (101%)

Cash: $126 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (101% 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
Medica Exchange Inspire	$53	46%
Medica Exchange Insure	$59	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$69 - $120	60%
Cigna	$87 - $298	76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$114 - $117	100%
Wellmark Uhp Self-Funded	$114	100%
Aetna	$117 - $212	102%
Molina	$117	102%
Humana	$120	105%
Amerivantage	$120	105%
Health Partners Open Network	$143 - $225	125%

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 $126.
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 St Lukes 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.