CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,119
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,119. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,119

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $1,119 (35300%)
Insurance Median: $8 (252%)
Cash: $1,119 (35300% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (252% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna $2 - $716 63%
Aetna $3 - $591 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $828 95%
Bright Health $3 - $336 95%
Delaware Life Insurance $3 95%
Devoted Health $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Innovage Pace $3 95%
Kaiser $3 - $291 95%
Kaiser National Transplant $3 - $537 95%
Mutual Of Omaha $3 95%
Rocky Mountain Health $3 95%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $3 95%
Total Longterm Care $3 95%
Triwest Health Alliance $3 95%
United $3 - $504 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Vail Health $170 5363%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $537 - $716 16940%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $571 18013%
Western Plains Community Health $727 22934%
Multiplan $783 - $1,007 24700%
Northcare $783 24700%
Physician Health Partners $783 24700%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $839 26467%
Medical Development International $895 28233%
Prime Health $1,007 31767%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals