CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $141
  • Cash Discount Price: $152
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 44.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $152. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 44.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$141

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: $152 (4795%)
Insurance Median: $141 (4448%)
Cash: $152 (4795% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $141 (4448% 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 4448% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 4348%). 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
Aetna $3 - $141 95%
Humana $3 - $152 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 95%
Molina Healthcare $3 95%
Oklahoma Complete Health $3 95%
Superior Health Plan $3 95%
Wellpoint $6 189%
Firstcare Health $48 1514%
Parkland Community $67 2114%
Texas Children'S Health Plan $67 2114%
Cookchildren'S Health Plan $69 2177%
Carelon $75 - $99 2366%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $81 - $137 2555%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $152 3375%
Methodist $115 3628%
Cigna $133 - $139 4196%
Employers Health Network $141 4448%
Imagine Health $141 4448%
Scott & White $143 4511%
Txp Emerging Therapy Solutions $143 4511%
Healthsmart $147 - $172 4637%
Healthscope Benefit Solutions $152 4795%
Phcs $152 4795%
Quiktrip (Qt) $152 4795%
Txp Interlink $152 4795%
Coventry Health $162 5110%
Equifax Healthcare $172 5426%
Multiplan $172 5426%
Usa Managed Care $188 5931%
Galaxy Health $196 6183%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens