CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at University of Michigan Health System is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $11 (347%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $11 (347% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (126% 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 $2 - $34 63%
Ambetter / Centene $2 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $23 63%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $2 63%
Hap Midwest $2 63%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $2 - $34 63%
Medicaid / KanCare $2 - $24 63%
Metrocare $2 - $23 63%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $2 - $3 63%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $2 - $21 63%
Priority Health $2 - $51 63%
Priority Health [1038] $2 - $31 63%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $35 63%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $3 95%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $3 - $23 95%
Cofinity $3 - $37 95%
Confinity Advantage $3 - $28 95%
First Health $3 - $41 95%
Hap [1023] $3 - $36 95%
Health Alliance Plan $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Huron Valley Pace $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $3 95%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $3 95%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $3 95%
Paramount Health Care $3 - $40 95%
Plain Church Group $3 - $29 95%
Thome Pace $3 95%
Triwest $3 95%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $3 95%
Zing Health $3 95%
Beaumont Health Network $4 - $34 126%
Bronson Healthcare Group $4 - $41 126%
First Agency $4 - $36 126%
Multiplan $4 - $41 126%
Nomi Health $4 - $34 126%
Parkview Health Plan Services $4 - $36 126%
Provider Network Of America $4 - $34 126%
Employee Benefit Logistic $5 158%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals