CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 81001
Insurance Median: $136
Cash Discount Price: $238
vs. Medicare Baseline: 42.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $238. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 42.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$238

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$136

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$3.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.17 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $238 (7508%)

Insurance Median: $136 (4290%)

Cash: $238 (7508% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $136 (4290% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.17 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 4290% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4190%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$3	95%
United	$3 - $180	95%
Veteran'S Administration	$3	95%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$4	126%
Aetna	$14 - $31	442%
Union Coalition	$70	2208%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$73	2303%
Moda Health	$76 - $112	2397%
Premerafirst	$118	3722%
Geha Ppo Usa	$123 - $208	3880%
Cigna	$129	4069%
Multiplan	$143 - $221	4511%
Coventry Healthcare	$150	4732%
First Health	$166	5237%
Bering Strait School District	$178	5615%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$178	5615%
Risk & Benefit Management	$178	5615%
Banner Health	$190	5994%
Matanuska Telephone	$190	5994%

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 $238.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 81001.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Alaska Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 81001.
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.