CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

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: $18 (568%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $18 (568% 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
Aetna $3 - $36 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $5 95%
Healthchoice_Berks $3 - $33 95%
Healthchoice_Blair $3 - $33 95%
Healthchoice_Carbon_Monroe_Pike $3 - $33 95%
Healthchoice_Chester $3 - $33 95%
Healthchoice_Erie $3 - $33 95%
Healthchoice_Lycoming_Clinton $3 - $33 95%
Healthchoice_Northcentral $3 - $33 95%
Healthchoice_Northeast $3 - $33 95%
Healthchoice_Somerset_Bedford $3 - $33 95%
Healthchoice_York_Adams $3 - $33 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 - $33 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Cigna $4 - $45 126%
Upmc_Commercial $4 126%
Upmc_For_Life $4 126%
Upmc_For_Life_Hmo_Premier_Rx $4 126%
Upmc_Partner $4 126%
Upmc_Value $4 126%
Upmc_Value_Select $4 126%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals