CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: East Morgan County Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at East Morgan County Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 13.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $30 (946%)
Insurance Median: $44 (1388%)
Cash: $30 (946% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (1388% 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 1388% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1288%). 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
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $23 726%
Aetna $24 - $51 757%
Banner Health $24 757%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $41 757%
Clear Spring Health $24 757%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $24 757%
Longevity $24 757%
Medica $24 - $46 757%
Medicare (plans) $24 757%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $24 757%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $51 757%
Humana $25 789%
Devoted Health Services $26 820%
Assist Health Group $28 883%
Denver Health Medical Plan $44 1388%
Apostrophe, Inc. $50 1577%
First Choice Health Network $50 1577%
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: 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO 80723
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals