CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $91
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 28.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 28.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4671 38Th St S, Fargo, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$91

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: $126 (3975%)
Insurance Median: $91 (2871%)
Cash: $126 (3975% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $91 (2871% 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 2871% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2771%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 95%
Primewest Minnesota $3 95%
Ucare Of Minnesota $3 95%
Medica $27 - $53 852%
Sanford Health Plan $59 1861%
Cigna $76 - $88 2397%
Ilumed Aco Reach $82 2587%
Americas Choice Provider Network $88 2776%
Provider Network Of America $94 2965%
Quik Trip $94 2965%
Usa Managed Care Organization $94 2965%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $94 2965%
Multiplan/Phcs $101 3186%
Prime Health Services $107 3375%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4671 38Th St S, Fargo, ND 58104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL