CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $69
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Great Plains Health is $69. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 21.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$69

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: $44 (1388%)
Insurance Median: $69 (2177%)
Cash: $44 (1388% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $69 (2177% 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 2177% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2077%). 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
Midwest Network Alliance $62 - $65 1956%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 2050%
Ambetter / Centene $68 2145%
Medica $68 2145%
Midlands Choice $69 2177%
Oscar Health $69 2177%
Coventry $70 2208%
Geha $70 2208%
Mutual Of Omaha $70 2208%
UnitedHealthcare $70 2208%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE 69101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals