How much does an Urinalysis cost?
Urinalysis (automated) · CPT 81003 · An automated urinalysis screens urine for abnormalities such as infection or blood.
The typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated) is about $10, with most between $4 and $29 ($31 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 3,227 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $55 — roughly 5.5× higher.
Source: medians across 3,227hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.
Urinalysis (automated) cost — frequently asked questions
How much does an Urinalysis (automated) cost with insurance?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate for an Urinalysis (automated) is about $10, with most falling between $4 and $29, based on published rates from 3,227 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.
How much does an Urinalysis (automated) cost without insurance?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated) run around $31. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $55), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.
Why is my hospital Urinalysis (automated) bill so much higher?
Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for an Urinalysis (automated) run about $55 — roughly 5.5× the $10 insurers actually pay. The list price is a starting point almost no one pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of an Urinalysis (automated)?
Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $10), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Were you charged more than $10?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real hospital pricing data and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
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