CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $67
  • Cash Discount Price: $88
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Boulder Community Health is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 21.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$67

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: $88 (2776%)
Insurance Median: $67 (2114%)
Cash: $88 (2776% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $67 (2114% 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 2114% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2014%). 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
Aetna $2 - $153 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $105 63%
Humana $2 - $3 63%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $3 63%
Clear Spring $3 95%
Devoted Health $3 - $70 95%
Health Spring $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 - $67 95%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $3 95%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $3 - $67 95%
Select Health Value Network $3 - $67 95%
Cigna $4 - $141 126%
Multiplan $5 - $123 158%
Phcs $5 - $123 158%
Kaiser Public Option $6 189%
Kaiser $7 221%
Kaiser Ppo $7 221%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $123 3880%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $132 4164%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $150 4732%
Mines And Associates $150 4732%
Three Rivers Provider Network $150 4732%
Zelis (Profee) $150 4732%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $158 4984%
National Preferred Provider Network $158 4984%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $158 4984%
Usa $158 4984%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $164 5174%
Health Payors Organization $167 5268%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $169 5331%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $169 5331%
National Provider Network $171 5394%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals