CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $59
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $59 (1861%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $59 (1861% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (126% 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 - $16 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $4 95%
Cigna $3 95%
Clear Springs Health $3 95%
Coventry $3 95%
Health Alliance $3 95%
Longevity Health Plan $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Meridian $3 - $4 95%
Molina $3 - $4 95%
United $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Zing Health $3 95%
Caterpillar $4 126%
County Care Health Plan $4 126%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 126%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 126%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 126%
Youthcare Healthchoice $4 126%
Equian $32 - $67 1009%
Multiplan $32 1009%
Zelis $32 1009%
Integrated Health Plan $35 1104%
Healthlink $76 2397%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals