CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $6. 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 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $6 (189%)
Cash: $22 (694% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (189% 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.

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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
Upmc $2 - $34 63%
Aetna $3 - $26 95%
American Health Plan $3 95%
Amerihealth $3 95%
Devoted Health Plan $3 - $13 95%
Gateway $3 - $34 95%
Geisinger $3 - $32 95%
Highmark $3 - $7 95%
Humana $3 95%
Jefferson Health Plan $3 95%
Life Butler County $3 95%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $3 - $11 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Pa Health & Wellness $3 95%
Peak Health $3 - $22 95%
Pnoa $3 - $26 95%
Provider Partners $3 95%
The Health Plan $3 - $7 95%
Tricare $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $4 95%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $4 - $6 126%
Cigna $5 - $16 158%
Ellwood Group $6 - $14 189%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $6 - $7 189%
Highmark Community Blue $6 - $7 189%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $10 - $16 315%
Workers Comp $11 347%
Private Healthcare Systems $22 - $27 694%
Devon $24 757%
Intergroup $26 820%
Multiplan $29 915%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals