CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $775
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Rio Grande Regional Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $775. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$775

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: $775 (24448%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $775 (24448% 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
Aetna $3 95%
Allegian Health $3 - $310 95%
American Health Plan $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $349 95%
Cigna $3 - $12 95%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $3 95%
Humana $3 - $11 95%
Independent Medical System $3 95%
Molina $3 95%
Molina Healthcare $3 - $8 95%
Physicians Health Choice $3 95%
Prominence Health $3 95%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $3 95%
Shared Health $3 95%
Superior Health Plan $3 - $54 95%
Texas Health Network $3 95%
Triwest Health Alliance $3 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $3 95%
United $3 - $349 95%
Wellmed $3 95%
Universal Health Care $4 126%
Superior $5 158%
Corvel Corporation $6 189%
Focus Healthcare $6 189%
Omni Healthcare $7 221%
Oscar $7 221%
Healthcare Highways $10 315%
Texas Workforce Commission $186 5868%
Averde Health $256 8076%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $333 - $658 10505%
First Health $445 14038%
National Healthcare Solutions $465 14669%
Southwest Medical $465 14669%
Coastal Comp $504 15899%
Usa Managed Care $504 - $620 15899%
Ppo Next/ Medical Control $581 18328%
Beech Street $620 19558%
Multiplan $620 19558%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX 78503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals