How much does an Urinalysis cost in Rhode Island?

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

In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $11, with most between $10 and $12 ($28 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals — 31% lower than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $28 (2.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$11
Rhode Island · $10$12
Cash / self-pay
$28
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$28
2.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 5 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQs

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

In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $11, with most between $10 and $12, based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals. That's 31% lower than the national typical of $16.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) in Rhode Island run around $28. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $28), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Rhode Island hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) run about $28 — roughly 2.5× the $11 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 Rhode Island?

Yes. If a Rhode Island hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $11), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Rhode Island hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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