CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $37
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Memorial Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 5.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $37 (1167%)
Insurance Median: $18 (568%)
Cash: $37 (1167% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (568% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 568% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 468%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $3 - $24 95%
Capstar Health Network-All Plans $3 - $70 95%
Care Improvement Plus - All Other Plans $3 - $24 95%
Care Improvement Plus Mcr $3 - $25 95%
Cigna $3 - $65 95%
Superior Allwell Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $3 - $24 95%
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans $3 - $24 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $70 95%
Universal American Mcr-All Other Plans $3 - $24 95%
Universal American Snp $3 - $26 95%
Coventry First Hlth Hmo Ppo-All Other Plans $4 - $70 126%
Coventry First Hlth Mcr Adv $4 - $24 126%
Galaxy Health Network-All Plans $5 - $74 158%
Ambetter / Centene $6 - $29 189%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans $12 - $70 379%
Prime Healthcare Services-All Plans $13 - $61 410%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $16 442%
Humana $14 - $70 442%
Corvel Work Comp-All Plans $15 - $74 473%
Independent Med Sys Ppo-All Plans $15 - $74 473%
Multiplan Mcr Adv $15 - $24 473%
Multiplan Phcs Ppo-All Other Plans $15 - $74 473%
Provider Select Ppo-All Plans $15 - $74 473%
Three Rivers Ppo-All Plans $15 - $74 473%
Usa Mso - All Plans $15 - $74 473%
Amerigroup Chip $18 - $42 568%
Amerigroup Star $18 - $42 568%
Amerigroup Star Kids $18 - $42 568%
Amerigroup Star Plus $18 - $42 568%
Comm Health Chip $18 - $42 568%
Comm Health Perinatal-All Other Plans $18 - $42 568%
Molina Chip/Star-All Plans $18 - $42 568%
Scott & White Chip/Star-All Plans $18 - $42 568%
Superior Chip/Star $18 - $42 568%
Texas Childrens Hp - All Plans $18 - $42 568%
Comm Health Mcaid Hmo $19 - $44 599%
Comm Health Star $19 - $44 599%
Aetna $70 2208%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals