CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Children's Hospital Colorado

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $134
  • Cash Discount Price: $130
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 42.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Children's Hospital Colorado is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 42.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$130

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$134

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: $130 (4101%)
Insurance Median: $134 (4227%)
Cash: $130 (4101% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $134 (4227% 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 4227% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4127%). 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
Ccha Behavioral Health $19 - $21 599%
Integrated Health Plan $29 - $31 915%
Kaiser $65 - $152 2050%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan Behavioral Health $77 - $83 2429%
Carelon Behavioral Health $86 - $146 2713%
Denver Health Medical Plan $86 - $156 2713%
UnitedHealthcare $89 - $104 2808%
Presbyterian Health Plan $92 - $119 2902%
Colorado Access $94 - $102 2965%
Colorado Access Behavioral Health $94 - $102 2965%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $100 - $156 3155%
Molina Healthcare Of Nebraska $106 - $114 3344%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico $106 - $114 3344%
Peak Health Alliance/Ebms $106 - $125 3344%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $106 - $135 3344%
Healthy Blue Of Nebraska $111 - $121 3502%
Humana $117 - $146 3691%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $125 - $135 3943%
Interlink National $125 - $156 3943%
Centivo $132 - $144 4164%
Select Health $134 - $146 4227%
Uchealth Plan Administrators $134 - $146 4227%
Cigna $139 - $150 4385%
Aetna $140 - $166 4416%
Department Of Corrections $150 - $162 4732%
Comppsych Behavioral Health $163 - $177 5142%
First Choice Health $163 - $177 5142%
Midlands Choice $163 - $177 5142%
National Preferred Provider Network $163 - $177 5142%
Multiplan $165 - $179 5205%
Cofinity $173 - $187 5457%
First Choice Of The Midwest $173 - $187 5457%
Usa Managed Care Organization $173 - $187 5457%
First Health Network $177 - $191 5584%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens