How much does an Urinalysis cost in Houston?
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) · CPT 81001 · Metro area: Houston
In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $17, with most between $17 and $76 ($238 cash/self-pay). Based on 34 Houston hospitals — 6% higher than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $422 (24.8× higher).
Source: medians across 34 Houston hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost in Houston — FAQs
How much does an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost in Houston?
In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $17, with most between $17 and $76, based on 34 Houston hospitals. That's 6% higher than the national typical of $16.
How much does an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost without insurance in Houston?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) in Houston run around $238. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $422), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Houston hospital bill for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) so high?
Houston hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) run about $422 — roughly 24.8× the $17 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, with microscopy) in Houston?
Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $17), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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