CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $43
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at University of California Davis Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $43 (1356%)
Insurance Median: $5 (158%)
Cash: $43 (1356% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (158% 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
Adventist $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $5 95%
Blue Shield Senior $3 95%
Dignity/Chw $3 95%
Generic $3 95%
Healthnet $3 - $10 95%
Healthnet Senior $3 95%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $17 95%
Carpenters H&W $5 158%
Cement Masons Trust Fund $5 158%
Delta $5 158%
Healthcomp $5 158%
Ironworkers $5 158%
Joint Benefit Trust $5 158%
Laborers Health And Welfare $5 158%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare $5 158%
Sierra Pacific Industries $5 158%
Western Growers $5 158%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals