CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $114
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 35.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at University of Alabama Hospital is $114. 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 $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 35.96x 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
$114

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%)
Insurance Median: $114 (3596%)
Ins. Median: $114 (3596% 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 3596% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3496%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Birmingham Fc $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 95%
Cigna $3 - $103 95%
Cooper Green $3 95%
Davita Villagehealth $3 95%
Humana $3 - $130 95%
Jefferson County Sheriff $3 95%
Triwest $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $83 95%
Viva $3 95%
Ambetter / Centene $4 126%
University Of Alabama $31 - $76 978%
Aetna $38 - $93 1199%
Coventry $40 - $124 1262%
North Alabama Managed Care $40 - $99 1262%
Comp One $45 - $110 1420%
Alamed $46 - $115 1451%
Construction Claims Management $46 - $114 1451%
Corvel $50 - $122 1577%
Evolutions $50 - $138 1577%
Healthcare Alliance $50 - $122 1577%
Novanet $50 - $138 1577%
Prime Health Services $50 - $138 1577%
Select Value Care $50 - $122 1577%
Starcare $50 - $122 1577%
Tethys $50 - $122 1577%
Multiplan $51 - $125 1609%
Department Of Labor $53 - $130 1672%
Geha $53 - $130 1672%
Gulf Health Plans $53 - $130 1672%
Heritage Summit Health $53 - $130 1672%
Mississippi Physicians $53 - $130 1672%
Phifer $53 - $130 1672%
Preferred Health Partnership $53 - $130 1672%
Southern Nuclear $53 - $130 1672%
Vantage Health Plan $53 - $130 1672%
Galaxy Health Network $56 - $138 1767%
National Provider Network $56 - $138 1767%
North Mississippi Health Link $56 - $138 1767%

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