CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Centinela Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $3
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Centinela Hospital Medical Center is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 555 East Hardy Street, Inglewood, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3

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: $3 (95%)
Insurance Median: $3 (95%)
Cash: $3 (95% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3 (95% 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
Access Medical Group $3 - $5 95%
Aids Healthcare Foundation $3 95%
Avanti Hospitals, Llc $3 95%
Axminster Medical Group $3 - $5 95%
Blue Shield Of Ca Triwest Healthcare Ccn $3 95%
Blue Shield Of Promise $3 95%
Brand New Day $3 - $5 95%
Centinela Valley Ipa $3 - $5 95%
Health Net Of Ca $3 - $5 95%
Imperial Health Plan $3 95%
Kindred Hospital La $3 95%
L.A Care Health Plan $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Molina $3 95%
Premier Physicians Network $3 - $5 95%
Renal Payer Solutions $3 95%
Traditional Medi-Cal $3 95%
Tricare $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Welbe Health Pace $3 95%
Aetna $4 126%
Americas Choice Provider Network $4 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $5 126%
Corvel $4 126%
Employer Direct Healthcare $4 126%
Healthsmart Preferred Network $4 126%
Multiplan $4 126%
Occunet $4 - $6 126%
Prime Health Services $4 126%
Provider Network Of America $4 126%
Provider Select $4 126%
Three Rivers Provider Network $4 126%
Worker Compensation $4 126%
Naphcare $5 158%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 555 East Hardy Street, Inglewood, CA 90301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals