CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 549 East Fair Street, Bloomsburg, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $68 (2145%)
Insurance Median: $8 (252%)
Cash: $68 (2145% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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
Advantra $3 95%
American Progressive $3 95%
Amerihealth $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $55 95%
Care Improvement Plus $3 95%
Cigna $3 95%
Geisinger Family Plan $3 95%
Geisinger Health Plan $3 - $8 95%
Humana $3 - $93 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Health Partners $4 126%
Upmc Chip $4 126%
Upmc For You $4 126%
Medical Development International $5 158%
Naphcare $5 158%
Ambetter / Centene $8 252%
Aetna $41 - $70 1293%
Intergroup Services $44 - $76 1388%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $54 1703%
Multiplan $93 2934%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 549 East Fair Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals