CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $47
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 14.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 274 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$47

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: $45 (1420%)
Insurance Median: $47 (1483%)
Cash: $45 (1420% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $47 (1483% 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 1483% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1383%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $22 - $47 694%
Medicare (plans) $22 - $47 694%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $47 694%
Aetna $32 - $47 1009%
Humana $32 - $47 1009%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 1483%
Cofinity $47 1483%
Frontpath $47 1483%
Hap $47 1483%
Health Alliance Plan $47 1483%
Mclaren $47 1483%
Multi-Plan $47 1483%
Paramount Elite $47 1483%
Paramount Hmo $47 1483%
Paramount Ppo $47 1483%
Phcs $47 1483%
Php Northern Indiana $47 1483%
Php Of Mid Michigan $47 1483%
Priority $47 1483%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 274 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals