How much does an Urinalysis cost in Texas?

Urinalysis (automated) · CPT 81003 · State: Texas

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated) is about $12, with most between $4 and $35 ($71 cash/self-pay). Based on 392 Texas hospitals — 20% higher than the national typical of $10. Hospital list charges run about $123 (10.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$12
Texas · $4$35
Cash / self-pay
$71
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$123
10.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 392 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated) is about $12, with most between $4 and $35, based on 392 Texas hospitals. That's 20% higher than the national typical of $10.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated) in Texas run around $71. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $123), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Texas hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated) run about $123 — roughly 10.2× 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 Texas?

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

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