CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 81001
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 4.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 11Th Street Se, Bandon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $42 (1325%)

Insurance Median: $14 (442%)

Cash: $42 (1325% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (442% 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 442% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 342%). 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.

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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
Healthnet - All Plans	$2	63%
Advanced Health - All Plans	$9 - $43	284%
Tricare	$9 - $40	284%
Aetna	$10 - $62	315%
Atrio Mcr Adv - Allplans	$10 - $45	315%
Confederated Tribes - All Plans	$10 - $45	315%
Moda Mcr Adv	$10 - $45	315%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$10 - $45	315%
Cigna	$12 - $54	379%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$13 - $61	410%
Prov Netwrk Of America - All Plans	$13 - $62	410%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$13 - $62	410%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $62	410%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $64	442%
First Choice - All Plans	$14 - $63	442%
First Health - All Plans	$14 - $65	442%
Multiplan - All Plans	$14 - $64	442%
Pacific Source - All Other Plans	$14 - $65	442%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$14 - $65	442%

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 $42.
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 Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center 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.