CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 9.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $26 (820%)
Insurance Median: $29 (915%)
Cash: $26 (820% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (915% 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 915% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 815%). 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 - $30 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $32 95%
Cigna $3 - $32 95%
Devoted Health $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Molina $3 95%
Paramount $3 95%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $3 95%
Primetime Health Plan $3 95%
Summacare $3 - $32 95%
The Health Plan $3 - $31 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $32 95%
Valor Health Plans $3 95%
Wellcare By Allwell $3 95%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $4 126%
Ambetter / Centene $6 189%
Caresource $6 189%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $12 - $35 379%
Amish Aid Community Plan $16 505%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $16 505%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $16 505%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $18 568%
Immergrun $18 568%
Sunrise Plain Communities $18 568%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $24 757%
Beech Street $28 - $32 883%
Ohio Preferred Network $28 - $32 883%
First Health $29 915%
Century Health Network $30 946%
Ohio Health Choice $30 - $32 946%
Private Healthcare System $30 946%
Aultcare $32 1009%
Clarity $32 1009%
Configurenet $32 1009%
Fortified Provider Network $32 1009%
Healthsmart $32 1009%
Jp Farley $32 1009%
Multiplan $32 1009%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals