CMS Price Transparency Data

Drug screening test

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: G0480 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0480
  • Insurance Median: $209
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Drug screening test at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $114.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$209

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: $75 (66%)
Insurance Median: $209 (183%)
Cash: $75 (66% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $209 (183% 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
Aetna $23 - $89 20%
McD HMO La Hlth Cr Connct $23 - $89 20%
Medicaid / KanCare $23 - $407 20%
McD HMO La Care $23 - $89 20%
McD HMO Amerigroup $23 - $89 20%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $89 21%
McD HMO Com Hlth Solution $26 - $97 23%
Charity/Map $58 - $407 51%
Ppo/Manged Care $97 - $407 85%
Pp0/Manged Care $97 - $407 85%
Medicare (plans) $114 - $407 100%
Tricare $114 - $407 100%
American Postal Workers $155 - $326 135%
Work Comp $174 - $366 152%
Commerical Ip $194 - $407 170%
Mra Auto/Liability $194 - $407 170%
McR American Hlth Adv $194 - $407 170%
Commerical $194 - $407 170%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $220 192%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA 70586
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals