CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Oak Valley Hospital District

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 81001
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Oak Valley Hospital District is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 5.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 S Oak Ave, Oakdale, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $123 (3880%)

Insurance Median: $19 (599%)

Cash: $123 (3880% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (599% 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 599% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 499%). 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

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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
Alignment Op Only Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$3	95%
Humana	$3	95%
Imperial Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$3	95%
Kaiser Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$3	95%
Scan Health Plan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$3	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $270	126%
Healthnet Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$4	126%
Hp Of San Joaquin Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$4	126%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$4	126%
Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$4	126%
Blue Shield Epn Ip/Op Only	$15 - $162	473%
Healthnet Comm Op Only Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$16 - $174	505%
Kaiser Comm Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$17 - $186	536%
Blue Shield/Bcout Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$18 - $198	568%
Cigna	$19 - $201	599%
UnitedHealthcare	$20 - $210	631%
Aetna	$24 - $255	757%

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 $123.
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 Oak Valley Hospital District 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.