CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 81001
Insurance Median: $3
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 E 15Th Street, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $90 (2839%)

Insurance Median: $3 (95%)

Cash: $90 (2839% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$3 - $4	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $15	95%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$3	95%
Dell Star	$3	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$3	95%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$3	95%
Wellpoint Star	$3	95%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$3	95%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$3	95%
Champva	$4	126%
Humana	$5	158%
Cigna	$7	221%
Aetna	$8 - $24	252%
Seton Performance Plus	$8	252%
Covenant Health	$17	536%
Superior Star	$100	3155%
Superior Star Foster	$100	3155%
Superior Star Kids	$100	3155%
Superior Star Plus	$100	3155%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$113	3565%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $90.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 81001.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 81001.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.