CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: St Nicholas Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at St Nicholas Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 11.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $38 (1199%)
Insurance Median: $35 (1104%)
Cash: $38 (1199% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (1104% 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 1104% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1004%). 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 - $58 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $58 95%
Community Care Family Care $3 95%
Humana $3 - $58 95%
Managed Health Services $3 95%
Medica $3 - $58 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 - $58 95%
Meridian Health Plan $3 95%
Molina Healthcare $3 - $58 95%
Security Health Plan $3 - $59 95%
Triology $3 - $46 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $58 95%
P360 Small Group $4 126%
Prevea Health Network $4 126%
Naphcare $7 221%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi $29 915%
Hshs Employees $31 978%
Arise Health Plan $35 1104%
Wea Provider Network $36 - $42 1136%
Cigna $41 1293%
Interplan $41 1293%
Network Health Plan $41 1293%
Health Care Alliance $42 1325%
Health Eos $44 1388%
Healthsmart $44 1388%
Wisconsin Physician Service $46 1451%
Choicecare $49 1546%
Multiplan/Phcs $49 1546%
North Central Healthcare Alliance $53 1672%
First Health $55 1735%
Caterpillar, Inc. $58 1830%
Cofinity $58 1830%
Live360 $58 1830%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals