CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Hackensack University Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Hackensack University Medical Center is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 17.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $3 (95%)
Insurance Median: $54 (1703%)
Cash: $3 (95% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (1703% 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 1703% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1603%). 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 $3 - $43 95%
Amerigroup $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 95%
Clover $3 95%
Horizon $3 - $104 95%
Seoul Medical Group $3 95%
United Community/Americhoice $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $60 95%
Vaccn $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Karna $4 126%
Lhp Health $4 126%
Cigna $14 - $86 442%
Oxford $54 1703%
Intergroup $75 2366%
Bergen Risk $80 2524%
Brighton Health Plan $85 2681%
Activecare First McO $91 2871%
Chn $91 2871%
Multiplan - PHCS $91 2871%
Qualcare $94 2965%
Amerihealth $107 3375%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals