CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: St Thomas More Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $77
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 24.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at St Thomas More Hospital is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 24.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$77

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: $45 (1420%)
Insurance Median: $77 (2429%)
Cash: $45 (1420% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $77 (2429% 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 2429% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2329%). 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
Centura Employee Plan $4 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $100 442%
Aetna $17 - $102 536%
Cigna $17 - $98 536%
Devoted Health $17 536%
Humana $17 536%
Innovage $17 536%
Kaiser $17 - $98 536%
Medicare (plans) $17 536%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $100 536%
Denver Health $50 1577%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $90 2839%
Direct To Employer $93 2934%
Multiplan $97 3060%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO 81212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals