CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Grandview Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $33
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Grandview Medical Center is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 14.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $33 (1041%)
Insurance Median: $46 (1451%)
Cash: $33 (1041% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (1451% 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 1451% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1351%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $2 63%
Aetna $3 - $4 95%
Bc Pml $3 95%
Blue Advantage $3 95%
Cigna $3 - $6 95%
Hospice $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $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%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $75 95%
Veterans Eval Services $3 95%
Victory Health $3 95%
Viva Health $3 - $92 95%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $4 126%
Ambetter / Centene $5 158%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 158%
Alabama Psych $6 189%
Healthspring $6 189%
Self Pay $25 - $40 789%
Bp Health Advocate $42 1325%
Ag Administrators $58 1830%
Alamed $58 1830%
Choicecare $58 1830%
Drummond $58 1830%
American Employee Alliance $67 2114%
Healthchoice $84 - $100 2650%
Value Options $84 2650%
First Health $100 - $131 3155%
Multiplan $102 - $117 3218%
Blue Bell Creameries $117 3691%
Natl Comp Care $125 3943%
Usa Ppo $125 3943%
Coventry Work Comp Al $131 4132%
Novanet $135 4259%
Alabama Wc $142 4479%
Cal-Med $142 4479%
Corvel $142 4479%
Associated Admin $150 4732%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals