CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $12 (379%)
Insurance Median: $5 (158%)
Cash: $12 (379% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (158% 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 - $18 95%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $3 95%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $5 95%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $3 95%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $3 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Ochsner Health Plan $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $3 95%
Tricare $4 126%
Zelis $23 726%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $25 789%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $27 852%
First Health Network $32 1009%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $32 1009%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $32 1009%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $34 1073%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $34 1073%
Cigna $36 1136%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $36 1136%
Prime Health Services Ppo $36 1136%
Usa Managed Care Network $36 1136%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals