CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $3
  • Cash Discount Price: $66
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3

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: $66 (2082%)
Insurance Median: $3 (95%)
Cash: $66 (2082% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3 (95% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $4 63%
Absolute Total Care $3 - $12 95%
Aetna $3 - $36 95%
Caresource $3 95%
Clover $3 95%
Devoted Health $3 95%
Eon Health $3 95%
Friday Health $3 95%
Georgia Assurance $3 95%
Healthspring $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Shared Health $3 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $3 95%
United $3 - $30 95%
United Behavioral Health $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Blue Choice $4 126%
Health One Alliance $4 126%
Ambetter / Centene $5 158%
Seven Corners $5 158%
Nhc Advantage $13 410%
Peach State $13 410%
Memorial Health Plan $15 - $30 473%
Amerigroup $16 505%
Centurion $18 568%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $26 820%
Cigna $53 1672%
Novanet $59 1861%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals