How much does an Urinalysis cost in Tennessee?
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) · CPT 81001 · State: Tennessee
In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $8, with most between $4 and $19 ($28 cash/self-pay). Based on 98 Tennessee hospitals — 50% lower than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $82 (10.2× higher).
Source: medians across 98 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs
How much does an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) is about $8, with most between $4 and $19, based on 98 Tennessee hospitals. That's 50% lower than the national typical of $16.
How much does an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) cost without insurance in Tennessee?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) in Tennessee run around $28. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $82), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Tennessee hospital bill for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) so high?
Tennessee hospital "list" charges for an Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) run about $82 — roughly 10.2× the $8 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 Tennessee?
Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $8), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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