CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 81001
Insurance Median: $62
Cash Discount Price: $234
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $234. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 19.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Maplewood Avenue, Ronceverte, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$234

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$62

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: $234 (7382%)

Insurance Median: $62 (1956%)

Cash: $234 (7382% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $62 (1956% 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 1956% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1856%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Aetna	$3 - $382	95%
Ally Align	$3	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $361	95%
Caresource	$3 - $312	95%
Clear Spring Health	$3	95%
Humana	$3 - $351	95%
Sentra Health	$3 - $78	95%
The Health Plan	$3 - $351	95%
Unicare	$3	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $312	95%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$6	189%
Naphcare	$6	189%
Greenbrier Resort	$54 - $273	1703%
Healthsmart	$54 - $273	1703%
Multiplan	$61 - $339	1924%
Fedmed	$69 - $351	2177%

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 $234.
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 Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc 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.