CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Ascension Seton Northwest

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 Ascension Seton Northwest 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 11113 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$90

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: $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.

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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
Aarp Mc Wellmed $3 95%
Addr Cancer Together $3 95%
Aetna $3 - $24 95%
Ambetter / Centene $3 - $6 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $15 95%
Connected Senior Care $3 95%
Covid Hrsa $3 95%
Cshcn Cidc $3 95%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $3 95%
Dell Star $3 95%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement $3 95%
Humana $3 - $5 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Pphp Mcr Advantage $3 95%
Research Study $3 95%
Sendero Chap $3 95%
Smarthealth $3 95%
Superior Allwell $3 95%
Tricare $3 95%
Tx Independence Hp $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Wellcare Med Advantage $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%
Occunet $4 126%
Sendero Idealcare $6 189%
Cigna $7 221%
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

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11113 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78759
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals