CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $809
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $809. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$809

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: $809 (25521%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $809 (25521% 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 - $327 95%
American Health Plan $3 95%
Amerigroup $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $312 95%
Christus Mcd $3 95%
Cigna $3 - $647 95%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $3 95%
Humana $3 - $16 95%
Humanna $3 95%
Independent Medical System $3 95%
Molina $3 95%
Molina Healthcare $3 95%
Physicians Health Choice $3 95%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $3 95%
Pyramid Life $3 95%
Shared Health $3 95%
Superior Health Plan $3 - $49 95%
Texas Health Network $3 95%
Triwest Health Alliance $3 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $3 95%
United $3 - $364 95%
Wellmed $3 95%
Superior $5 158%
Corvel Corporation $6 189%
Omni Healthcare $7 221%
Healthcare Highways $155 4890%
Texas Workforce Commission $194 6120%
Averde Health $267 8423%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $348 - $687 10978%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $364 11483%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $445 14038%
Multiplan Phcs $485 15300%
National Healthcare Solutions $485 15300%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $485 15300%
Southwest Medical $485 15300%
Usc Health Services $485 15300%
First Health $499 15741%
Coastal Comp $526 16593%
Newton Ppo $566 17855%
Texas True Choice $606 19117%
Beech Street $647 20410%
Usa Managed Care $647 20410%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals