How much does an Urinalysis cost in North Carolina?

Urinalysis (automated) · CPT 81003 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated) is about $12, with most between $3 and $49 ($51 cash/self-pay). Based on 58 North Carolina hospitals — 20% higher than the national typical of $10. Hospital list charges run about $101 (8.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$12
North Carolina · $3$49
Cash / self-pay
$51
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$101
8.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 58 North Carolina hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Urinalysis (automated) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Urinalysis (automated) cost in North Carolina — FAQs

How much does an Urinalysis (automated) cost in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated) is about $12, with most between $3 and $49, based on 58 North Carolina hospitals. That's 20% higher than the national typical of $10.

How much does an Urinalysis (automated) cost without insurance in North Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated) in North Carolina run around $51. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $101), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my North Carolina hospital bill for an Urinalysis (automated) so high?

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated) run about $101 — roughly 8.4× the $12 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an Urinalysis (automated) in North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $12), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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