CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Deaconess Medical Center

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Deaconess Medical Center is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $14 (442%)
Insurance Median: $4 (126%)
Cash: $14 (442% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (126% 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
Community Health Plan Of Washington $2 - $5 63%
Coordinated Care $2 63%
Molina $2 - $6 63%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $4 63%
Wellpoint $2 63%
Aetna $3 - $20 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 95%
Premera $3 - $4 95%
Regence $3 95%
Wellcare $3 95%
Cigna $4 126%
Kaiser $4 126%
Pacificsource $4 126%
Regence/Asuris $5 158%
Ambetter / Centene $6 189%
First Choice $14 - $25 442%
First Health $26 820%
Multiplan/Phcs $26 820%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA 99210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals