CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: St Francis Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $656
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at St Francis Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $656. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 6.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7Th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$656

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $656 (20694%)
Insurance Median: $21 (662%)
Cash: $656 (20694% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (662% 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 662% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 562%). 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
Aetna $3 - $150 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $142 95%
Blue Shield - De (Highmark) Medciare Advantage $3 - $146 95%
Cigna $3 - $143 95%
Highmark Health Options Dual Plan $3 - $146 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 - $149 95%
Pace-Trinity Health $3 95%
Saint Francis Life $3 95%
Coventry $4 126%
Delaware First Health $7 221%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $21 662%
Blue Care Network $21 662%
Blue Distinction Transplant $21 662%
Blue Shield - Ca $21 662%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $21 662%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $21 662%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $21 662%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $21 662%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $21 662%
Amerihealth $47 1483%
Medicaid / KanCare $61 1924%
Meritain $113 3565%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $113 3565%
Devon Health Services $165 5205%
Galaxy Health Network $165 5205%
Multiplan $165 5205%
Prime Health Services $165 5205%
Three Rivers Provider Network $165 5205%
Wc Corvel $165 5205%
Geha $167 5268%
UnitedHealthcare $167 5268%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7Th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE 19805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals