CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Washington Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $119
  • Cash Discount Price: $174
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 37.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Washington Hospital is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 37.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$119

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: $174 (5489%)
Insurance Median: $119 (3754%)
Cash: $174 (5489% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $119 (3754% 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 3754% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3654%). 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 - $276 95%
Alameda Alliance Mcr Adv $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $286 95%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $3 95%
Brand New Day Mcr Adv - All Plans $3 95%
Canopy Mcr Adv $3 95%
Central Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $3 95%
Health Net Sr Plus Hmo $3 95%
Humana $3 - $356 95%
Kaiser Mcr Adv $3 95%
On Lok Senior Health Services-All Plans $3 95%
Tricare $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $342 95%
Va (Triwest Ccn)-All Plans $3 95%
Kaiser Medi-Cal $4 126%
Medi-Cal $4 126%
Health Net/Healthy Family/Aim $28 - $79 883%
Alameda Alliance Ppo-All Other Plans $42 - $119 1325%
Canopy-All Other Plans $71 - $202 2240%
Blue Shield Eppo $73 - $209 2303%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $75 - $214 2366%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans $84 - $239 2650%
Cigna $86 - $317 2713%
Blue Shield Hmo $94 - $266 2965%
Pacific Health Alliance Epo $97 - $277 3060%
Standford Health Services-All Plans $97 - $277 3060%
County Of Santa Clara-All Plans $104 - $297 3281%
Blue Shield Ppo - All Other Plans $109 - $309 3438%
Pacific Foundation Epo $111 - $317 3502%
Corvel-All Plans $118 - $336 3722%
Interplan B-2 Ppo $118 - $336 3722%
Masonic Homes Ppo-All Plans $118 - $336 3722%
Multiplan Ppo-All Plans $118 - $336 3722%
Pacific Health Alliance Ppo-All Other Plans $118 - $336 3722%
Preferred Health Network-All Plans $118 - $336 3722%
Interplan B-4 Ppo-All Other Plans $122 - $348 3849%
Cna (Mailhandlers)-All Plans $125 - $356 3943%
First Health -All Plans $125 - $356 3943%
Pacific Foundation Ppo-All Other Plans $125 - $356 3943%
Phcs/Private Healthcare Systems-All Plans $125 - $356 3943%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $125 - $356 3943%
Beech Street-All Plans $132 - $376 4164%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals