CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 7.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $22 (694%)
Insurance Median: $24 (757%)
Cash: $22 (694% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (757% 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 757% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 657%). 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
Pacific Source - All Plans $1 32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $149 95%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $3 95%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Moda Mcr Adv $3 95%
Molina - All Other Plans $3 95%
Molina Mcr Adv $3 95%
Tricare $3 95%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $3 95%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $6 189%
Norocor - All Plans $23 726%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $24 757%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $24 757%
Molina Mcaid $24 757%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $44 757%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $31 978%
Healthscape - All Plans $37 1167%
Coventry - All Plans $42 1325%
First Health - All Plans $42 1325%
Aetna $43 1356%
Cigna $44 1388%
First Choice - All Plans $44 1388%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $44 1388%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $44 1388%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $44 1388%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $45 1420%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $50 1577%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals