CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 11.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $36 (1136%)
Insurance Median: $37 (1167%)
Cash: $36 (1136% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (1167% 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 1167% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1067%). 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
Amerihealth $10 315%
Bchp $10 315%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $38 315%
Caresource $10 - $19 315%
Humana $10 - $38 315%
Molina $10 315%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $38 315%
Mmo $34 1073%
Aetna $36 - $38 1136%
Ohg $36 1136%
Ohio Ppo Connect $36 - $37 1136%
Osu $36 - $37 1136%
Ohc $37 1167%
Ahpo $38 1199%
Cigna $38 1199%
Front Path Health Coalition $38 1199%
The Health Plan $38 1199%
Unicare $38 1199%
Emerald Health $39 1230%
First Health $39 1230%
Phcs $39 1230%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens