CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 12.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $22 (694%)
Insurance Median: $41 (1293%)
Cash: $22 (694% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (1293% 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 1293% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1193%). 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
Clear Spring Health $3 95%
Devoted Health Services $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Longevity $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $52 95%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $5 - $27 158%
Aetna $15 - $51 473%
Banner Health $17 536%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $42 536%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $17 536%
Medica $17 - $46 536%
Medicare (plans) $17 536%
Assist Health Group $20 631%
Denver Health Medical Plan $33 1041%
Apostrophe, Inc. $50 1577%
First Choice Health Network $50 1577%
First Choice Of The Midwest $52 1640%
Hue Health, Inc $52 1640%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $52 1640%
Multiplan $53 1672%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals