CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $37
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Flagstaff Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 6.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $37 (1167%)
Insurance Median: $21 (662%)
Cash: $37 (1167% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (662% 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 662% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 562%). 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
Aetna $3 - $103 95%
Ahcccs $3 95%
Ahcccs Other $3 95%
Carefirst $3 95%
Devoted $3 95%
Fmc 30/70 $3 95%
Fmc Ihs $3 95%
Fmc Jail $3 95%
Health Choice $3 - $6 95%
Health Choice Arizona $3 95%
Health Choice Integrated Care $3 95%
Health Net Federal $3 95%
Health Net Of Arizona $3 95%
Humana $3 - $115 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Mercy Care $3 95%
Mercy Care Advantage $3 95%
Mercy Care Rhba $3 95%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $3 95%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $3 95%
Snf Fmc $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $112 95%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $3 - $4 95%
Va Pccc Triwest $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Wellcare By Allwell $3 95%
Ambetter / Centene $4 126%
Pnoa $5 158%
Naphcare $6 189%
Self Pay $14 - $122 442%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $14 - $61 442%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $89 505%
Workers Comp $18 - $79 568%
Copperpoint $21 - $89 662%
Nau Athletic Department $22 - $97 694%
Cigna $25 - $109 789%
Fmc 90/10 $25 - $109 789%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $25 - $109 789%
United Behavioral Health $28 - $122 883%
Auto Insurance $5,000 157729%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals