CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc is $4. 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 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

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: $10 (315%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $10 (315% 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
Amerihealth Caritas $2 - $6 63%
Caresource $2 - $7 63%
Cigna $2 - $8 63%
United $2 - $7 63%
Aetna $3 - $11 95%
Apex Health $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 95%
Magellan $3 - $9 95%
Magellan Behavioral Health $3 - $9 95%
Medcost $3 - $13 95%
Partners Health Management $3 95%
Vaya Health $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Amerihealth $4 126%
Avalon Administrative Services $4 - $13 126%
Multiplan $4 - $12 126%
Prime Health $4 - $14 126%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC 28712
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals