How much does an Urinalysis cost in Tennessee?

Urinalysis (automated) · CPT 81003 · State: Tennessee

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated) is about $5, with most between $3 and $9 ($12 cash/self-pay). Based on 98 Tennessee hospitals — 50% lower than the national typical of $10. Hospital list charges run about $42 (8.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$5
Tennessee · $3$9
Cash / self-pay
$12
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$42
8.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 98 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs

How much does an Urinalysis (automated) cost in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated) is about $5, with most between $3 and $9, based on 98 Tennessee hospitals. That's 50% lower than the national typical of $10.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated) in Tennessee run around $12. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $42), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Tennessee hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated) run about $42 — roughly 8.4× the $5 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 Tennessee?

Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $5), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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