CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Ohio State University State Health System is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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%)
Insurance Median: $10 (315%)
Ins. Median: $10 (315% 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 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). 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 - $20 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $24 95%
Buckeye Community $3 - $5 95%
Caresource $3 - $5 95%
Healthspan $3 - $12 95%
Humana $3 - $49 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Medigold $3 95%
Mmo $3 - $4 95%
Molina $3 - $5 95%
United $3 95%
Upper Ohio Valley $3 - $16 95%
Osu Health Plan $8 - $12 252%
Ohio Ppo $9 - $11 284%
Odrc $10 315%
Ohiohealth $16 - $19 505%
Lifetrac $17 536%
Cigna $19 599%
Frontpath $20 631%
Multiplan $20 631%
Healthsmart $22 694%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals