CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Canyon Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 81001
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Canyon Vista Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5700 East Highway 90, Sierra Vista, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $72 (2271%)

Insurance Median: $7 (221%)

Cash: $72 (2271% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7 (221% 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 221% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 121%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	95%
Ahcccs	$3	95%
Arizona Physicians Ipa Inc	$3	95%
Azch-Complete Care Plan	$3	95%
Care 1St Health Plan Arizona	$3	95%
Humana	$3	95%
Medicare (plans)	$3	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $78	95%
University Phyicians Inc	$3	95%
Veteran Family Member Program	$3	95%
Wellcare By Allwell	$3	95%
Wellmed Medical Management, Inc.	$3	95%
Meritain Health	$11	347%
Boon Administrative Services Inc-Icl 5097	$25	789%
Government Employees Health Association	$78	2461%
Summit Administration Services-Icl 1144	$93 - $144	2934%
Cigna	$106	3344%
Luminare Health	$106	3344%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$116	3659%
Summit Administrators, Inc.	$116	3659%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $72.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 81001.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Canyon Vista Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 81001.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.