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Urinalysis with Microscopic Exam, Manual

California rates for HCPCS 81000

This is a urine test that uses a dipstick or reagent strip to check for things like protein, blood, glucose, and infection markers, combined with a manual look under the microscope at cells, crystals, and other particles in the urine. It is a basic screening test used to help evaluate urinary symptoms, kidney function, or general health.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $12 · 10th–90th $4$590%10%10th90th$12Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $3$130%10%20%10th90th$5$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$44.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.79
Typical High
$12.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$2.00
Typical High
$3.24
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$19.95
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.62
Median
$2.95
Typical High
$8.91
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$57.54
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.51
Median
$3.63
Typical High
$9.55
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$14.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.34
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$8.13
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$6.46
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$9.33
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$100.00
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$4.79
Typical High
$4.79
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$11.22
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.29
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$7.94
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$14.13
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$6.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.70
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$4.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$3.16
Typical High
$8.32