CMS Price Transparency Data

Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy)

Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern

Billing Code: 81001 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 81001
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $51
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) at Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.17, this hospital’s rate is 7.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 255 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $51 (1609%)
Insurance Median: $24 (757%)
Cash: $51 (1609% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (757% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.17 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 757% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 657%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Mvp Gold (McR) $3 95%
Hamaspik (McR) $3 95%
Affinity By Molina McR $3 95%
Medicare (plans) $3 95%
Beacon Commercial $4 126%
Tricare $4 126%
Beacon Exchange $4 126%
Aetna $6 189%
Emblem Select Care (Exchange) $8 252%
Emblem Ghi/Hip PPO $9 284%
Geisinger Health Commercial/Exchange $10 315%
Magnacare Preferred $13 410%
Mvp Exchange $14 442%
Self-Pay - Cc 30% $15 473%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $149 757%
Oxford Exchange $26 820%
Self-Pay - Cc 50% $26 820%
Cdphp $26 820%
Self-Pay $27 852%
Mvp Hmo/Ppo $27 852%
Oxford Commercial $36 1136%
Magnacare Standard $36 1136%
Cigna $36 1136%
UnitedHealthcare $36 1136%
PHCS $38 1199%
Multiplan $38 1199%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Hmo/Epo/Pos $41 1293%
First Health $43 1356%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 255 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals