CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $451
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $451. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$451

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $451 (14227%)
Insurance Median: $8 (252%)
Cash: $451 (14227% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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 - $233 95%
American Health Plan Of Texas $3 95%
Amerigroup $3 - $65 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $138 95%
Clover Insurance $3 95%
Community First Health Plans $3 - $126 95%
Devoted Health $3 95%
Gonzaba Medical Group $3 95%
Humana $3 95%
Ilumed $3 95%
Integranet $3 95%
Lighthouse Hospice $3 95%
Molina Healthcare $3 - $5 95%
Superior Health $3 - $23 95%
Texas Independent Health Plan $3 95%
Triwest $3 95%
Triwest Health Alliance $3 95%
Triwest Va Pccc $3 95%
United $3 - $210 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 95%
Usa Managed Care Chip $3 95%
Value Options $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Wellmed $3 95%
Focus Healthcare Management $4 126%
Cigna $5 - $7 158%
Superior $5 158%
Focus Health Solutions $7 221%
Healthcare Highways $7 221%
Oscar $8 252%
Imperial Insurance $82 - $89 2587%
Valenz $152 - $163 4795%
Evry Health $160 - $172 5047%
Fidelis Securecare $195 - $210 6151%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $217 - $233 6845%
National Choicecare $233 7350%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $233 7350%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $239 - $257 7539%
Independent Medical Systems $239 - $257 7539%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $257 8107%
Haa Preferred Partners $261 - $280 8233%
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance $261 - $280 8233%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $282 - $304 8896%
National Healthcare Solutions $282 - $304 8896%
Multiplan $326 - $397 10284%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $327 10315%
Blue Bell $347 - $374 10946%
Directcare America $347 - $374 10946%
Usa Managed Care $350 11041%
Managed Healthcare $369 - $397 11640%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals