CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $177
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 7.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $177 (5584%)
Insurance Median: $24 (757%)
Cash: $177 (5584% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (757% 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 757% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 657%). 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
Humana $2 - $3 63%
Aetna $3 - $80 95%
Align Senior Care $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $15 95%
Cigna $3 95%
Clear Spring Health Plan $3 95%
Devoted $3 95%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $3 95%
Good Samaritan Hospice $3 95%
Health Net $3 95%
Magellan $3 95%
Pyramid Life $3 95%
Sentara Health $3 95%
Triatlantic $3 95%
United $3 - $80 95%
United Mine Workers $3 95%
Virginia Premier Health $3 95%
Lifeworks $34 1073%
Universal Healthcare Group $39 1230%
Virginia Health Network $62 - $126 1956%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $106 3344%
Corvel $127 4006%
Richfield Nursing Center $133 4196%
Richfield Retirement Community $133 4196%
Multiplan $136 4290%
Community Care Network $142 4479%
Graham-White Manufacturing $142 4479%
Occunet Workers Comp $142 4479%
One Health Plan $142 4479%
Patients Choice $156 4921%
4Most $159 5016%
American Postal Workers Union $159 5016%
Phcs $159 5016%
Star Transportation $159 5016%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals