CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $13 (410%)
Insurance Median: $5 (158%)
Cash: $13 (410% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (158% 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
Humana $2 - $3 63%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $4 63%
Cigna $3 - $6 95%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $3 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 - $4 95%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $3 - $9 95%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $3 - $9 95%
Shared Health Mississippi $3 95%
Ambetter / Centene $4 126%
Prime Health Services Ppo $4 - $47 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $6 158%
Zelis $5 - $7 158%
Aetna $6 - $38 189%
Cor Vel $6 189%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp $6 189%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $11 - $44 347%
Select Administrative Services Network $16 - $41 505%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals