CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Highlands Cashiers Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Highlands Cashiers Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

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: $10 (315%)
Insurance Median: $5 (158%)
Cash: $10 (315% 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
Apex Health $2 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $4 95%
Cigna $3 - $5 95%
Amerihealth $4 126%
Amerihealth Caritas $4 126%
Partners Health Management $4 126%
United $4 - $6 126%
Vaya Health $4 126%
Wellcare $4 126%
Caresource $5 158%
Medcost $5 - $6 158%
Magellan $6 189%
Magellan Behavioral Health $6 189%
Aetna $7 221%
Multiplan $8 252%
Avalon Administrative Services $9 284%
Prime Health $9 284%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals