CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: High Point Regional Health System

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at High Point Regional Health System is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 6.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $26 (820%)
Insurance Median: $20 (631%)
Cash: $26 (820% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (631% 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 631% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 531%). 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
Alliance $6 189%
Amerihealth $6 - $8 189%
Carolina Complete $6 189%
Healthy Blue $6 189%
Partners $6 189%
Trillium $6 189%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $34 189%
Vaya $6 189%
Wellcare $6 189%
Ambetter / Centene $9 284%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $15 315%
Medcost $14 - $33 442%
Aetna $15 - $33 473%
Oscar $15 - $20 473%
Cigna $28 883%
Directnet $30 946%
Private Healthcare Systems $42 1325%
Multiplan $46 1451%
Humana $47 - $48 1483%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27261
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals