How much does an Urinalysis cost in Massachusetts?

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) · CPT 81001 · State: Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $14, with most between $6 and $30 ($45 cash/self-pay). Based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals — 12% lower than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $47 (3.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$14
Massachusetts · $6$30
Cash / self-pay
$45
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$47
3.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 41 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs

How much does an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $14, with most between $6 and $30, based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 12% lower than the national typical of $16.

How much does an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost without insurance in Massachusetts?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) in Massachusetts run around $45. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $47), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) so high?

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) run about $47 — roughly 3.4× the $14 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 Massachusetts?

Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $14), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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