CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 81001
Insurance Median: $73
Cash Discount Price: $41
vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 23.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$73

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: $41 (1293%)

Insurance Median: $73 (2303%)

Cash: $41 (1293% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $73 (2303% 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 2303% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2203%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$3	95%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$3	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3	95%
Corvel	$3	95%
Humana	$3	95%
Sentara Health Plan	$3 - $72	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $95	95%
Aetna	$59 - $77	1861%
Gateway - Tier 3	$64	2019%
Vhn - Ultra	$72	2271%
Cigna	$74 - $79	2334%
Connecticare	$81	2555%
Vhn - Plus	$89	2808%
Gateway - Tier 2	$93	2934%
Vhn	$93	2934%
Integrated Health Plan	$99	3123%
Vhn - Link	$104	3281%
Gateway - Tier 1	$110	3470%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$110	3470%
National Provider Network	$111	3502%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $41.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 81001.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 81001.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.