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Automated Urinalysis With Microscopic Exam

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 81001

A urine test that uses an automated instrument to read a chemical test strip for substances like sugar, protein, and blood, combined with a microscopic examination of the urine sample to look directly for cells, crystals, or other particles. It provides a more complete picture than the strip test alone.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Automated Urinalysis With Microscopic Exam cost?

$2.51

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $2.51 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $2.40 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 $6 · 10th to 90th $2 to $10Professionalmedian $3 · 10th to 90th $2 to $5
$2$5$10$20facility $6professional $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
$2.40
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$7.76
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$2.40
Typical High
$5.89
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.29
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$4.47
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$12.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1.74
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$23.99
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$6.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$4.57

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 22.4 times more in Minnesota than in Washington, DC. 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· 51st of 51

$2.51

MN $56.23DC $2.51

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.