CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 11.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $35 (1104%)
Insurance Median: $37 (1167%)
Cash: $35 (1104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (1167% 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 1167% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1067%). 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 - $53 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $63 95%
Humana $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $41 95%
Alliance_Premier_Network $24 - $32 757%
Mercycare $25 - $33 789%
Triology $26 - $40 820%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $28 - $51 883%
Security_Health_Plan $28 - $42 883%
Alliance $29 - $37 915%
Hfn $29 - $51 915%
United_Healthcare $29 - $56 915%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $30 - $39 946%
Beloit_Health_System $30 - $38 946%
Cigna $31 - $40 978%
Health_Partners_Insurance $31 - $40 978%
Health_Payment_Systems $31 - $41 978%
Dean_Health_Plan $33 - $42 1041%
Medical_Associates $34 - $44 1073%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $36 - $46 1136%
Wps $36 - $50 1136%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $39 - $51 1230%
Chorus_Community $41 - $53 1293%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $41 - $53 1293%
Multiplan $41 - $61 1293%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $41 - $53 1293%
Coventry $44 - $56 1388%
Dean_Care $44 - $56 1388%
Healthsmart $45 - $58 1420%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals