CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Memorial Community Hospital & Health System

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $48
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 9.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 North 22Nd St, Blair, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $48 (1514%)
Insurance Median: $30 (946%)
Cash: $48 (1514% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (946% 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 946% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 846%). 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
Ne Total Care Comm Exch Op/Profee Only $2 63%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $57 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $57 662%
Medicaid / KanCare $28 - $30 883%
Ne Total Care Mcaid-All Other Plans $28 883%
Humana $30 - $54 946%
Tricare $30 946%
Medica Mcr Adv $32 1009%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans $55 1735%
Multiplan (Phcs)-All Plans $59 1861%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 810 North 22Nd St, Blair, NE 68008
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals