How much does an Urinalysis cost in Louisiana?
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) · CPT 81001 · State: Louisiana
In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $18, with most between $6 and $31 ($40 cash/self-pay). Based on 53 Louisiana hospitals — 13% higher than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $67 (3.7× higher).
Source: medians across 53 Louisiana 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 Louisiana — FAQs
How much does an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $18, with most between $6 and $31, based on 53 Louisiana hospitals. That's 13% higher than the national typical of $16.
How much does an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost without insurance in Louisiana?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) in Louisiana run around $40. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $67), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Louisiana hospital bill for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) so high?
Louisiana hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) run about $67 — roughly 3.7× the $18 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 Louisiana?
Yes. If a Louisiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $18), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Louisiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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