CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Ouachita County Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Ouachita County Medical Center is $6. 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 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $6 (189%)
Ins. Median: $6 (189% 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
Aetna $3 - $66 95%
Ambetter / Centene $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $79 95%
Champva $3 95%
Cigna $3 - $58 95%
Humana $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Medipak $3 95%
Medipak Advantage $3 95%
Qualchoice Advantage $3 95%
Tricare $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $44 95%
Va Med Center $3 95%
Wellcare Ahc $3 95%
Windsor Sterling $3 95%
Arkansas Firstsource $4 - $79 126%
Blue Advantage $4 - $79 126%
Blue Card $4 - $79 126%
Health Advantage $4 - $79 126%
Arkansas Totalcare $5 - $10 158%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 158%
Self Pay $22 - $44 694%
Municipal Health Benefit $26 - $53 820%
Amco $43 - $88 1356%
Mutual Of Omaha $43 - $88 1356%
Qualchoice Exchange $43 - $88 1356%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas $43 - $88 1356%
Usable Life Group Health $43 - $88 1356%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR 71701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals