How much does an Urinalysis cost in North Carolina?

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $14, with most between $5 and $38 ($39 cash/self-pay). Based on 58 North Carolina hospitals — 12% lower than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $78 (5.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$14
North Carolina · $5$38
Cash / self-pay
$39
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$78
5.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 58 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $14, with most between $5 and $38, based on 58 North Carolina hospitals. That's 12% lower than the national typical of $16.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) in North Carolina run around $39. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $78), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) run about $78 — roughly 5.6× 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 North Carolina?

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

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