CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Phelps Memorial Health Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Phelps Memorial Health Center is $9. 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 2.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1215 Tibbals St, Holdrege, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $9 (284%)
Cash: $10 (315% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (284% 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 284% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 184%). 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
Aetna $5 - $10 158%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $29 158%
Good Samaritan Mcr Adv - All Plans $5 158%
Medica Mcr Adv $5 158%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $5 158%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $11 158%
Va Ccn - All Plans $5 158%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $5 158%
Three Rivers - All Plans $6 189%
6 Degrees Hlth - All Plans $9 284%
Partners Hlth Alliance - All Plans $9 284%
Chi Health Partners - All Plans $10 315%
Cpi Benefit Group-All Plans $10 315%
First Health - All Plans $10 315%
Medica-All Other Plans $10 315%
Midwest Ntwrk Alliance - All Plans $10 315%
Provider Network Of American - All Plans $10 315%
Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans $10 315%
Ambetter / Centene $12 379%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1215 Tibbals St, Holdrege, NE 68949
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals