CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $4
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 South 11Th Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $4 (126%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $4 (126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (126% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $22 63%
Ibc $2 - $14 63%
Medicare (plans) $2 - $4 63%
Aetna $3 - $15 95%
Allwell Pa Health_Wellness Ma $3 95%
Cigna $3 - $5 95%
Devoted Health Participation $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Innovage $3 95%
Inspira Life $3 95%
Jefferson Health Plan Aca Qhp Exchange $3 95%
Keystone First Vip Choice $3 95%
Point Of Comfort Refugee Resettlement $3 95%
Provider Partners Health Plan $3 95%
St Agnes $3 95%
Tricare $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Highmark Wholecare Gateway $4 126%
Ibc Employee Benefit $4 126%
Ibc Main Line Health $4 126%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $5 126%
Pa Health_Wellness Chc $4 126%
Perennial $4 126%
Ambetter / Centene $5 158%
Naphcare $5 - $6 158%
Upmc Commercial $5 158%
Highmark $8 - $9 252%
Keystone First $8 252%
Geisinger Health Plan $13 410%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 South 11Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals