CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 7.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $52 (1640%)
Insurance Median: $23 (726%)
Cash: $52 (1640% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (726% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 726% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 626%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $375 95%
Alignment Health Plan $3 95%
American Health Plan Of Texas $3 95%
Amerigroup $3 95%
Arcadian Health Plan $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $24 95%
Centennial Care $3 95%
Cigna $3 - $71 95%
Clover Insurance Company $3 95%
Devoted Health $3 95%
El Paso First Health Plans $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Imperial Insurance $3 95%
Molina Healthcare $3 - $6 95%
Provider Partners Health Plan $3 95%
Pyramid Life $3 95%
Shared Health $3 95%
St David’S Hospice $3 95%
Superior Health Plan $3 - $39 95%
Triwest Health Alliance $3 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $3 95%
United $3 - $296 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $8 95%
Wellcare Of Tx $3 95%
Wellmed $3 95%
Western Sky Community Care $3 95%
Bravo Health $4 126%
Molina Healthcare Mcr $4 126%
Universal Health Pffs Nc $4 126%
Corvel Corporation $6 189%
Bienvivir Senior Health $8 - $112 252%
Healthcare Highways $10 - $126 315%
Oscar $11 347%
First Health $22 - $296 694%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $22 - $362 694%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $23 - $454 726%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $25 - $329 789%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $25 - $329 789%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $28 - $362 883%
Advantage Care Network $30 - $395 946%
El Paso First Health Plan $30 - $395 946%
Prime Health $30 - $395 946%
Multiplan $32 - $428 1009%
Phcs $32 - $428 1009%
Texas Workforce Commission $32 - $415 1009%
Integrated Medical Systems $35 - $461 1104%
Samsa $35 - $461 1104%
Danmark - International Contract $38 - $494 1199%
Galaxy Health Network $38 - $494 1199%
Medcorp Southwest $40 - $526 1262%
Usa Managed Care $41 - $625 1293%
Affiliated Healthcare $42 - $559 1325%
National Provider Network $45 - $592 1420%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals