CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $3
  • Cash Discount Price: $716
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Texas Orthopedic Hospital is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $716. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$716

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: $716 (22587%)
Insurance Median: $3 (95%)
Cash: $716 (22587% 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 - $18 95%
American Health Plan $3 95%
Amerigroup $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $251 95%
Christus (Usfhp) $3 95%
Cigna $3 - $16 95%
Community Health Choice Mcd $3 95%
Devoted Health $3 95%
Humana $3 - $42 95%
Integranet Amerigroup Ipa $3 95%
Kelsey Seybold $3 95%
Molina $3 95%
Molina Healthcare $3 - $7 95%
Oscar $3 - $9 95%
Procare Advantage $3 95%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $3 95%
Shared Health $3 95%
Superior Health Plan $3 - $43 95%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $3 - $119 95%
Texas Health Network $3 95%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $3 95%
United $3 - $322 95%
Van Lang Ipa $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Wellmed $3 95%
Universal Healthcare Group $4 126%
Verda Health Plan $4 126%
Community Health Choice $5 158%
Superior $5 158%
Corvel Corporation $6 189%
Omni Healthcare $7 221%
Healthcare Highways $10 315%
Texas Workforce Commission $172 5426%
Evry Health $195 6151%
Imagine Health $251 7918%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $308 - $609 9716%
Averde Health $322 10158%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $322 10158%
Coventry National First Health $382 12050%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $394 12429%
Rockport Workers Comp $394 12429%
Independent Medical System $430 13565%
National Healthcare Solutions $430 13565%
Southwest Medical $430 13565%
Coastal Comp $465 14669%
Multiplan $537 - $609 16940%
International Health Insurance $573 18076%
Physicians, Inc $609 19211%
Affiliated Ppo $644 20315%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals