CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is $68. 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 21.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $68 (2145%)
Cash: $3 (95% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (2145% 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 2145% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2045%). 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 - $84 95%
Amerigroup $3 95%
Clover $3 95%
Seoul Medical Group $3 95%
United Community/Americhoice $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $60 95%
Vaccn $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Karna $4 126%
Oxford $7 - $60 221%
Cigna $15 - $86 473%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 789%
Qualcare $62 - $97 1956%
Horizon $74 - $107 2334%
Beacon $80 2524%
Bergen Risk $80 2524%
Brighton Health Plan $86 2713%
Activecare First McO $91 2871%
Multiplan - PHCS $91 2871%
Amerihealth $93 - $106 2934%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ 07754
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals