CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Abbeville General Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Abbeville General Hospital is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 14.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $35 (1104%)
Insurance Median: $45 (1420%)
Cash: $35 (1104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (1420% 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 1420% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1320%). 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 $2 - $14 63%
Cigna $2 - $34 63%
Aetna $3 - $48 95%
Healthy Blue $3 95%
Humana $3 - $52 95%
Magellan Behavioral Health $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
People'S Health $3 95%
Sierra Health And Life Insurance $3 95%
Sterling Life Insurance Company $3 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $55 95%
Vantage Health Plan $7 - $125 221%
Office Of Group Benefits $9 284%
Ppo Plus Professional $9 284%
Self Pay $35 1104%
Gilsbar Ppo $52 - $54 1640%
Ppo Plus $52 1640%
United Behavioral Health Inc $52 1640%
Verity Healthnet National $52 1640%
American Lifecare (Phcs) $54 - $55 1703%
Guardian Resources $55 1735%
Coventry Company $59 1861%
Galaxy Health Network $59 1861%
Usa Managed Care $59 1861%
Health Payors Organization $62 1956%
Miscellaneous Insurance $69 2177%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $69 2177%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals