CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $185
  • Cash Discount Price: $336
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 58.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Broward Health Medical Center is $185. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $336. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 58.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$336

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$185

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: $336 (10599%)
Insurance Median: $185 (5836%)
Cash: $336 (10599% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $185 (5836% 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 5836% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 5736%). 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
Neighborhood Health Partnership $2 63%
Simply Healthy Kids $2 63%
United $2 63%
Aetna $3 - $269 95%
Amerihealth Caritas $3 95%
Careplus Health Plan $3 95%
Clear Springs Healthcare $3 95%
Devoted $3 - $151 95%
Doctor'S Healthcare $3 95%
Florida Pace Center $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Medica Healthcare $3 95%
Preferred Care Partners $3 95%
United Aarp $3 95%
United/Wellmed $3 95%
Community Care Plan $54 1703%
Freedom Health $84 2650%
Healthsun Health Plan $84 2650%
Simply Healthcare $84 2650%
Wellpath $118 3722%
Cigna $152 4795%
Avmed $155 - $168 4890%
Wellcare $168 5300%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $185 5836%
Curative Administrators, Llc $202 6372%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $202 6372%
Tour + Med Assistance International $219 6909%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $235 7413%
Quality Health Management $235 7413%
Trident Global Assistance International $235 7413%
United International $235 7413%
Us Maritime Consultants $235 7413%
Dimension Health/International Plus $269 8486%
Medcare International $269 8486%
Seguro Reservas International $269 8486%
Star Healthcare Network $269 8486%
Viking Cruises $269 8486%
World Medical Management Solutions $269 8486%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals