CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Piedmont Walton Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 81001
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $63
vs. Medicare Baseline: 30.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Piedmont Walton Hospital is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 30.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2151 W Spring Street, Monroe, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $63 (1987%)

Insurance Median: $98 (3091%)

Cash: $63 (1987% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (3091% 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 3091% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2991%). 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

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$3 - $4	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$3	95%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$11	347%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$93 - $98	2934%
First Health [10303]	$148	4669%
Aetna	$150	4732%
Novanet [10819]	$158	4984%
Multiplan [10600]	$169	5331%
Phcs [10601]	$169	5331%
Kaiser [10500]	$179	5647%
Beechstreet [10800]	$190	5994%

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 $63.
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 Piedmont Walton Hospital 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.