CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $60
  • Cash Discount Price: $87
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Berkshire Medical Center is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 18.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$87

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$60

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: $87 (2744%)
Insurance Median: $60 (1893%)
Cash: $87 (2744% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $60 (1893% 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 1893% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1793%). 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 $3 - $78 95%
Bmchnp $3 - $4 95%
Cdphp $3 - $83 95%
Commcare Alliance $3 - $4 95%
Fallon $3 - $40 95%
Health New England $3 - $64 95%
Hospice $3 95%
Mbhp $3 95%
Mcd Out Of State $3 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Other Government $3 - $4 95%
Point32Health $3 - $87 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $79 95%
Aetna $4 - $69 126%
Unicare $8 - $60 252%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $52 - $56 1640%
Workers Comp $56 1767%
Allways Nhp $60 1893%
Comm Hne Hmo $61 - $69 1924%
Comm Hne Ppo $64 - $69 2019%
Beacon $78 - $83 2461%
Cigna $83 - $86 2618%
Mvp $83 2618%
Oxford $83 2618%
First Health $86 - $87 2713%
Connecticare $87 2744%
Consolidated Health Plans $87 2744%
Other Commercial $87 2744%
Phcs $87 2744%
Self Pay $87 2744%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals