CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

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: $47 (1483%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $47 (1483% 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 - $20 95%
Allyalign Health $3 95%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $3 95%
Arcadian Health Plan $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $11 95%
Christus Health $3 - $4 95%
Coventry $3 95%
Dignity Health $3 95%
Healthy Blue Louisiana $3 95%
Humana $3 - $11 95%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Peoples Health $3 95%
Triwest $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $3 - $90 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Active Med $6 189%
Cigna $19 599%
Lsu First Choice Verity $90 2839%
Gilsbar, Inc. $107 3375%
Healthcare Highways $107 3375%
Verity Healthnet $107 3375%
Healthsmart $116 - $143 3659%
Ppoplus Llc $116 3659%
Five Point Credit Union $125 3943%
Multiplan $125 3943%
Phcs $125 3943%
Health Management Network $143 4511%
Provider Select $143 4511%
First Health $152 4795%
Verity Healthnet National $152 4795%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals