CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 81001
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $227
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $227. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 19.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Potomac St, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$227

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $227 (7161%)

Insurance Median: $61 (1924%)

Cash: $227 (7161% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (1924% 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 1924% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1824%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$3 - $115	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $154	95%
Bright Health	$3	95%
Cigna	$3 - $145	95%
Delaware Life Insurance	$3	95%
Devoted Health	$3	95%
Humana	$3	95%
Innovage Pace	$3	95%
Kaiser	$3 - $135	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 - $102	95%
Wellcare	$3	95%
Vail Health	$34	1073%
Western Plains Community Health	$147	4637%
Multiplan	$159 - $204	5016%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$170	5363%
Prime Health	$204	6435%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $227.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 81001.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 81001.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.