CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $3
  • Cash Discount Price: $190
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $190. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$190

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: $190 (5994%)
Insurance Median: $3 (95%)
Cash: $190 (5994% 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 - $215 95%
Beacon $3 - $61 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $228 95%
El Paso Health First $3 95%
Firstcare $3 - $202 95%
Health Plan W. Uhrip $3 - $96 95%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip $3 - $61 95%
Molina $3 95%
Rightcare $3 - $85 95%
Superior Health $3 95%
Tx Children Health $3 95%
United Community $3 95%
Wellpoint $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $111 - $215 3502%
S&W Health $212 6688%
Cigna $215 6782%
Healthscope $215 6782%
Imagine Health $215 6782%
Humana $220 - $223 6940%
Multiplan $220 6940%
First Health $223 7035%
Galaxy Health $228 7192%
Healthsmart $228 7192%
Usamco $233 7350%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens