CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Franklin General Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $97
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Franklin General Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $97. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 14.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$97

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $97 (3060%)
Insurance Median: $46 (1451%)
Cash: $97 (3060% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (1451% 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 1451% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1351%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $90 95%
Wellmark Hmo $22 694%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $25 789%
Medical Associates Mcare $43 1356%
Mount Carmel Hp-All Plans $43 1356%
Tricare $43 1356%
Amerigroup Mcare $44 1388%
Wellmark Mcr Adv $44 1388%
Ambetter / Centene $45 - $69 1420%
American Hp Iowa - All Plans $45 1420%
Molina Mcare $45 1420%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans $46 1451%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $46 1451%
Centivo - All Plans $65 2050%
Medical Ass Hosp Employer Group $65 2050%
Oscar - All Plans $65 2050%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $76 2397%
Medical Associates Hp-All Other Plans $92 2902%
Preferred Health Choices-All Plans $92 2902%
Splashlight Llc-All Plans $92 2902%
Aetna $100 - $103 3155%
Multiplan-All Plans $103 3249%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA 50441
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals