CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: West Allis Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $51
  • Cash Discount Price: $50
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at West Allis Memorial Hospital is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 16.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$51

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: $50 (1577%)
Insurance Median: $51 (1609%)
Cash: $50 (1577% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $51 (1609% 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 1609% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1509%). 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
Aurora Caregiver $3 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $98 95%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $97 95%
Aetna $7 - $95 221%
Centivo $7 221%
Common Ground $7 221%
Health Payment Systems $8 252%
Healthpartners $8 - $86 252%
Quartz One $8 252%
Everpointe Elite $9 284%
Hs Technology $9 284%
Molina Exchange $9 284%
Quartz Group $9 284%
Cigna $10 - $97 315%
Wisconsin Physician Service $10 - $11 315%
Trilogy $11 347%
Health Eos Plus $51 - $69 1609%
Health Eos $68 - $92 2145%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals