CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $57
  • Cash Discount Price: $136
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 17.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$57

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: $136 (4290%)
Insurance Median: $57 (1798%)
Cash: $136 (4290% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $57 (1798% 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 1798% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1698%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $129 95%
Humana $3 - $114 95%
Molina $3 95%
Prime Health $3 - $116 95%
Regence Blue Shield $3 95%
Rexburg Care And Rehab $3 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $3 95%
United $3 - $79 95%
Veteran'S Administration $3 95%
Regence $5 158%
Select Health $41 1293%
Select Health Ichn Brightpath $41 - $46 1293%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $43 1356%
Aetna $54 - $66 1703%
Doug Andrus Distributing $54 1703%
Pacificsource Health $57 - $73 1798%
University Of Utah $57 1798%
Mountain Health Co-Op $68 - $102 2145%
Cigna $75 2366%
First Choice Health Of Washington $82 2587%
Moda $85 2681%
Dmba $88 2776%
Geha Ppo Usa $109 3438%
Multiplan $114 - $122 3596%
First Choice Of The Midwest $122 3849%
Interwest Health $122 3849%
St. John'S Health Network $122 3849%
Coventry First Health $124 3912%
Shashone-Bannock Tribal Health $136 4290%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals