CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $24 (757%)
Insurance Median: $6 (189%)
Cash: $24 (757% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (189% 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 $3 - $70 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $5 95%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $3 - $6 95%
Integrated Health Plan $3 - $81 95%
Magnolia Ms $3 - $4 95%
Molina $3 - $22 95%
Ms Breast And Cervical $3 95%
Primewell $3 - $8 95%
Shared Health $3 95%
Triwest $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $5 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $5 158%
Ashley Furniture Stores $6 189%
Crittenden County $6 189%
Davidson Hospitality $6 189%
Dunn Investment Company $6 189%
First State Bank Trust $6 189%
Gossett Motor Cars $6 189%
Hattiesburg Clinic $6 189%
Hospitality Management Advisors $6 189%
Jas D Collier $6 189%
Mechanical Systems $6 189%
Mid-South Transport $6 189%
Patterson Warehouses $6 189%
Radians $6 189%
Rei Nation $6 189%
Retzer Resources $6 189%
State Systems $6 189%
W W Wood Products $6 189%
Watkins Uiberall $6 189%
Lucent Health $7 221%
Mpcn $7 221%
Littler $54 1703%
Ppo Plus $65 2050%
Christian Health Aid $81 2555%
Usa Mco $86 2713%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals