CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Hill Country Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $3
  • Cash Discount Price: $467
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Hill Country Memorial Hospital is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $467. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$467

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: $467 (14732%)
Insurance Median: $3 (95%)
Cash: $467 (14732% 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 - $233 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $138 95%
Community First Health Plans $3 - $126 95%
Gonzaba Medical Group $3 95%
Ilumed $3 95%
Molina Healthcare $3 - $5 95%
Superior Health $3 - $23 95%
Triwest $3 95%
Triwest Health Alliance $3 95%
United $3 - $210 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Wellmed $3 95%
Cigna $5 - $7 158%
Superior $5 158%
Healthcare Highways $7 221%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $257 8107%
Multiplan $350 - $397 11041%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals