CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $450
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Parkridge Medical Center is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $450. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$450

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: $450 (14196%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $450 (14196% 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
Wellpoint $1 32%
Aetna $3 - $225 95%
American Health Advantage $3 95%
Amerigroup $3 - $68 95%
Atrio Golden Times $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $140 95%
Bright Health $3 - $4 95%
Caresource $3 95%
Clover Insurance $3 95%
Devoted Health Plan $3 95%
Evergreen Hmo $3 95%
Healthspring $3 95%
Hearth Hospice $3 95%
Humana $3 - $293 95%
Sarah Cannon Research $3 95%
Signature Advantage $3 95%
United $3 - $203 95%
United Behavioral Health $3 95%
Wellcare $3 - $90 95%
Zing $3 95%
Health One Alliance $4 - $306 126%
Corvel Corporation $5 158%
Novanet $5 158%
Prime Health $5 - $396 158%
Ambetter / Centene $6 189%
Cigna $6 - $360 189%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $83 2618%
Apex Health $86 2713%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $86 2713%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $86 2713%
Peach State $90 2839%
Value Option $225 7098%
Magellan Behavioral Health $270 8517%
Multiplan $270 8517%
North Ga Health Services $293 9243%
Employers Health Network $315 9937%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $315 9937%
Mhnet $338 10662%
Compsych $360 11356%
Beech Street $396 12492%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals