CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: University McDuffie County Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $63
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 26.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at University McDuffie County Regional Medical Center is $84. 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 26.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2460 Washington Road, Thomson, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $84 (2650%)
Cash: $63 (1987% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (2650% 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 2650% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2550%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $4 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952] $78 2461%
Alliant Solocare [11101] $78 2461%
Medcost [10966] $84 2650%
Multiplan [10600] $93 2934%
Phcs [10601] $93 2934%
Industry Buying Group [10840] $137 4322%
First Health [10303] $179 5647%
Kaiser [10500] $179 5647%
Aetna $186 5868%
Novanet [10819] $190 5994%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2460 Washington Road, Thomson, GA 30824
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals