CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Bay Area Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 81001
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $63
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Bay Area Hospital is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 16.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $63 (1987%)

Insurance Median: $53 (1672%)

Cash: $63 (1987% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (1672% 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 1672% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1572%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$2 - $3	63%
Healthnet Mcaid	$3	95%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$3	95%
Moda Hlth Mcr Adv	$3	95%
Southwest Oregon Ipa - All Plans	$3	95%
Moda Beacon - All Other Plans	$9	284%
Ods Ppo/Pos - All Plans	$12	379%
Providence Pebb	$12	379%
Nasomah Hlth Grp - All Plans	$35 - $65	1104%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$49 - $93	1546%
Moda Connexus/Synergy	$52 - $97	1640%
Cigna	$53 - $100	1672%
First Choice - All Plans	$53 - $99	1672%
Providence - All Other Plans	$54 - $101	1703%
Healthnet Comm- All Other Plans	$55 - $104	1735%
UnitedHealthcare	$55 - $104	1735%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$208 - $390	6562%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $63.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 81001.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Bay Area Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 81001.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.