CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $13 (410%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $13 (410% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (126% 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
Alignment Health Plan $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $4 95%
California Workers Compensation $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Non Contracted $3 95%
Scan Health Plan $3 95%
Seaview $3 95%
Tricare $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $6 95%
Wellcare Of California $3 95%
Cigna $4 126%
Medi-Cal $4 126%
Valley Care $4 - $5 126%
Aetna $5 - $22 158%
Ventura County Health Care Plan $5 158%
Gold Coast Health Plan $6 - $7 189%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $7 189%
Kaiser Commercial $11 347%
Blue Shield Epn $12 379%
Health Net Commercial $13 410%
Multiplan $13 410%
Blue Shield Commercial $14 442%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA 93003
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals