CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Baldwin Health

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Baldwin Health is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $47 (1483%)
Insurance Median: $5 (158%)
Cash: $47 (1483% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (158% 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.

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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
First Choice $2 63%
Medicaid / KanCare $2 63%
Aetna $3 - $176 95%
Bc Pml $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $4 95%
Cigna $3 - $13 95%
Community Hospice $3 95%
Hospice $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Mercy Medical Hospice $3 95%
Node Champva $3 95%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $3 95%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $3 95%
Node Va $3 95%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $3 95%
Select Health $3 95%
Tricare $3 95%
Triwest $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Veterans Eval Services $3 95%
Windsor Health Plan $3 95%
Us Dol $4 126%
Ambetter / Centene $5 158%
Self Pay $35 - $59 1104%
American Employee Alliance $78 2461%
Multiplan $112 - $161 3533%
First Health $147 - $158 4637%
Alamed $150 4732%
Multiplan Inc $150 4732%
Coventry Work Comp Al $153 4826%
One Health $157 4953%
Pro America $157 4953%
Novanet $158 4984%
Alabama Wc $166 5237%
Gulf Health $166 5237%
Principal Ppo $166 5237%
Viva Health $166 5237%
National Health $176 5552%
Galaxy $178 5615%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals