CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: $236
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 57.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $236. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 57.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$236

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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: $236 (7445%)
Insurance Median: $183 (5773%)
Cash: $236 (7445% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $183 (5773% 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 5773% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 5673%). 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
America'S Choice $165 5205%
Provider Network Of America $177 5584%
Quik Trip $177 5584%
Usa Managed Care Organization $177 - $189 5584%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $177 5584%
Evolutions Healthcare System $189 5962%
Multiplan $189 5962%
Fortified Provider Network $201 6341%
Three Rivers Provider Network $201 6341%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL