CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Dequincy Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $37
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Dequincy Memorial Hospital is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 6.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 West 4Th Street, Dequincy, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $37 (1167%)
Insurance Median: $22 (694%)
Cash: $37 (1167% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (694% 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 694% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 594%). 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
Aetna $3 - $35 95%
Amerihealth Caritas La $3 - $35 95%
Cigna $3 - $53 95%
Correct Care $3 - $35 95%
Healthy Blue $3 - $35 95%
Humana $3 - $39 95%
Louisiana Health Connect $3 - $35 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $53 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $35 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 189%
Allegiance Hospice $22 694%
Ambetter / Centene $22 694%
Blue Advantage $22 694%
Mcr Lagniappe $22 694%
Medicare (plans) $22 694%
Mutual Of Omaha $22 694%
Peoples Health $22 694%
Pro Care Advantage $22 694%
Tricare $22 694%
Vaccn $22 694%
Wellcare $22 694%
Gulf South Risk Service $32 1009%
Mc Vantage Health Plan $32 - $34 1009%
Self Pay $37 1167%
Work Comp $48 1514%
Aarp Healthcare $53 1672%
Allegiance Home Health Sw $53 1672%
American Health Adv $53 1672%
Amfirst $53 1672%
Attorney $53 1672%
Bankers Life $53 1672%
Care Center Of Dequincy $53 1672%
Commerical $53 1672%
Harbor Hospice $53 1672%
High Hope Care Center $53 1672%
Medi-Share $53 1672%
Ppo Plus Lc $53 1672%
Rural Health Carriers $53 1672%
Tri Parish Rehab $53 1672%
United Teachers Assoc $53 1672%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 110 West 4Th Street, Dequincy, LA 70633
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals