How much does an Urinalysis cost in Pennsylvania?

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

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $13, with most between $6 and $45 ($39 cash/self-pay). Based on 141 Pennsylvania hospitals — 19% lower than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $70 (5.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$13
Pennsylvania · $6$45
Cash / self-pay
$39
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$70
5.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 141 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs

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

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $13, with most between $6 and $45, based on 141 Pennsylvania hospitals. That's 19% lower than the national typical of $16.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) in Pennsylvania run around $39. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $70), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) run about $70 — roughly 5.4× the $13 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $13), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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