CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $3
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3

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: $28 (883%)
Insurance Median: $3 (95%)
Cash: $28 (883% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3 (95% 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 95%
Ambetter / Centene $3 - $6 95%
Amerihealth Mercy Health Plans $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $6 95%
Cigna $3 95%
Gateway Health Plan $3 95%
Geisinger Health Plan $3 95%
Health Partners Of Philadelphia $3 95%
Keystone Mercy Health Plans $3 95%
Soonercare $3 95%
Upmc Health Plan $3 95%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc $4 126%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc $4 126%
Humana $4 126%
Providence Health Plan $4 126%
Sana Benefits $4 126%
Amerihealth Caritas Of Nc $6 189%
Wellcare Of North Carolina $6 189%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens