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Urinalysis with Microscopic Exam, Manual

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Urinalysis with Microscopic Exam, Manual cost?

$3.24

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $3.24 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $2.88 to $4.57.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $7 · 10th to 90th $3 to $15Professionalmedian $3 · 10th to 90th $3 to $6
$5$10$20facility $7professional $3

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.02
Typical High
$3.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.02
Typical High
$4.37
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.88
Median
$3.24
Typical High
$4.47
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.29
Median
$4.79
Typical High
$28.84
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$8.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$5.75

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska than in North Carolina. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 49th of 51

$3.24

AK $9.12NC $3.24

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.