CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $89
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Laredo Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$89

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: $89 (2808%)
Insurance Median: $6 (189%)
Cash: $89 (2808% 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
Aetna $3 - $175 95%
American Health $3 95%
Amerigroup $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $66 95%
Cigna $3 - $193 95%
Humana $3 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $5 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Molina $3 - $5 95%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $3 95%
Node Champva $3 95%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $3 95%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $3 95%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $3 95%
Node Va $3 95%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $3 95%
Provider Partners Health Plan $3 95%
Superior $3 - $6 95%
Tricare $3 95%
Triwest $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $86 95%
Veterans Eval Services $3 95%
Industrial Rehab $4 126%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $4 126%
Node Molina Health Exchange $5 158%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $6 189%
Health Smart $6 - $211 189%
Node Brookshire Brothers $6 189%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $6 189%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $6 189%
Tx Work Comp $6 189%
Imo Work Comp $7 221%
Node Naphcare $7 221%
Self Pay $21 - $39 662%
Tx Workforce Commission $99 3123%
Lonestar Athletic $100 3155%
Mutual Of Omaha $196 - $286 6183%
Multiplan Primary $226 7129%
Medical Control $250 7886%
Accountable Health Plans $256 - $271 8076%
Health Headquarters $256 8076%
Multiplan $262 8265%
Nha $265 8360%
Galaxy Health Network $267 8423%
Cchn $271 8549%
Nppn Plan Vista $271 8549%
Ppo Next $271 8549%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals