CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Wyandot Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $48
  • Cash Discount Price: $49
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Wyandot Memorial Hospital is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 15.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 885 North Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$48

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: $49 (1546%)
Insurance Median: $48 (1514%)
Cash: $49 (1546% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $48 (1514% 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 1514% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1414%). 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 $18 - $48 568%
Medical Mutual $32 - $48 1009%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $48 1514%
Frontpath Health Coalition $48 1514%
Humana $48 1514%
Ohio Health Choice $48 1514%
UnitedHealthcare $48 1514%
Multiplan $52 1640%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 885 North Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals