CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $383
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $383. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$383

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $383 (12082%)
Insurance Median: $6 (189%)
Cash: $383 (12082% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (189% 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
Aetna $3 - $64 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 95%
Iowa Total Care $3 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $39 95%
Amish Hospital Aid $4 126%
Oscar $4 126%
Ambetter / Centene $5 158%
Centivo $5 158%
Claimdoc $6 189%
Nova $6 189%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $68 284%
Geha $39 1230%
Newton Correctional Facility $44 1388%
Health Choices $51 1609%
Medical Associates $51 1609%
Health Partners $60 1893%
Auxiant $63 1987%
Cigna $63 1987%
Health Alliance $63 1987%
Medica $63 1987%
Midlands $63 1987%
Midlands Choice $63 1987%
1199 National Benefit Fund $64 2019%
Allied Benefit Systems $64 2019%
Asr Health Benefits $64 2019%
Christian Brother Services $64 2019%
Coventry $64 2019%
First Health $64 2019%
Lucent Health $64 2019%
Luminare Health $64 2019%
Medical Mutual $64 2019%
Meritain $64 2019%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $64 2019%
Webtpa $64 2019%
Crime Victim Assistance $68 2145%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals