CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $3
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at College Medical Center is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

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: $8 (252%)
Insurance Median: $3 (95%)
Cash: $8 (252% 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
Davita Healthplan $2 - $82 63%
Healthcare Partners $2 - $82 63%
Kaiser $2 - $98 63%
Value Options $2 - $82 63%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $3 95%
Aetna $3 - $4 95%
Altamed $3 95%
Benevolence Healthcare $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $2,969 95%
Blue Shield $3 - $16 95%
Brand New Day $3 95%
Care First $3 95%
Caremore $3 95%
Central Health Plan $3 95%
Cigna $3 95%
Easy Choice $3 95%
Health Net $3 - $107 95%
Heritage Provider Network $3 - $4 95%
Imperial Health Plan $3 95%
La Care $3 95%
Molina Healthcare $3 95%
Prospect $3 95%
Synermed $3 - $4 95%
Multiplan $4 - $139 126%
Three Rivers Provider Network $4 126%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals