CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $233
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $233. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$233

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: $233 (7350%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $233 (7350% 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
Aetna $3 - $18 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $78 95%
Blue Shield Ca $3 - $127 95%
Brown Toland $3 95%
Chinese Community $3 - $102 95%
Connected Care $3 95%
Health Net $3 - $6 95%
Health Plan San Mateo $3 - $4 95%
Humana $3 95%
Kaiser $3 - $119 95%
Mhn $3 95%
United $3 - $4 95%
California Health & Wellness $4 126%
Partnership Health Plan $4 126%
Sfhp $4 126%
Kentfield $9 284%
Oscar $10 315%
Cigna $14 - $15 442%
Magellan $94 - $185 2965%
Healthsmart $110 - $216 3470%
Multiplan $130 - $256 4101%
Us Behavioral Health $157 4953%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals