Urinalysis Cost by Hospital

Urinalysis is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2253 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$34median cash price · 2253 hospitals, 52 statestypically $10–$99 depending on the hospital
≈ 12.6× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$57
Cash / self-pay
$34
Insurer-negotiated
$7
Medicare pays
$3
$10$99
Median cash $34  ·  Medicare $3  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $34 — about 12.6× the Medicare rate ($3). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($5).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $57 list price could save about $23 (40%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock Bay Saint Louis, MS $5 $3 ★ 3/5 149 min 16.1%
Hutchinson Health Hutchinson, MN $5 $3 ★ 3/5 140 min 15.2%
Navos-Inpatient Services Seattle, WA $5 $6
St Elizabeth Community Hospital Red Bluff, CA $5 $5 ★ 4/5 136 min 15.1%
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $5 $3 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.6%
Ochsner St Anne General Hospital Raceland, LA $5 $5 119 min 14.5%
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Saint Louis Park, MN $5 $3 ★ 3/5 252 min 15.4%
North Texas Medical Center Gainesville, TX $6 $15 ★ 4/5 121 min 14.9%
Miller County Hospital Colquitt, GA $6 $10 80 min 15.1%
Multicare Auburn Medical Center Auburn, WA $6 $3 ★ 2/5 213 min 15.1%
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital Puyallup, WA $6 $3 ★ 2/5 133 min 15.1%
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital Tacoma, WA $6 $3 ★ 2/5 210 min 15.1%
Multicare Covington Medical Center Covington, WA $6 $3 ★ 3/5 177 min 14.8%
Westerly Hospital Westerly, RI $6 $4 ★ 4/5 131 min 13.9%
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Greenville, KY $6 $3 ★ 4/5 148 min 14.7%
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Owensboro, KY $6 $3 ★ 2/5 208 min 14.6%
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center Leitchfield, KY $6 $3 ★ 3/5 116 min 15.2%
Dundy County Hospital Benkelman, NE $6 $5 146 min 15.6%
Huntsville Memorial Hospital Huntsville, TX $6 $21 ★ 2/5 190 min 15.4%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $6 $2 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $6 $4
University Medical Center New Orleans New Orleans, LA $6 $2 ★ 2/5 353 min 15.5%
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Walnut Ridge, AR $7 $5 93 min 15.0%
Bmh-Golden Triangle Columbus, MS $7 $4 ★ 3/5 141 min 15.1%
Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO $7 $6 ★ 5/5 252 min 14.8%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated July 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Urinalysis

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $34; Medicare pays $3.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Independent Health 53
$2
$2 – $4
Amerigroup 179
$2
$1 – $12
Devoted Health 255
$2
$2 – $4
Medicare 607
$2
$2 – $23
Medicaid 388
$3
$2 – $19
Univera 16
$3
$2 – $4
Tricare / VA 461
$3
$2 – $32
UnitedHealthcare 1615
$3
$2 – $67
EmblemHealth 63
$3
$2 – $28
Highmark 134
$3
$2 – $14
Molina Healthcare 601
$3
$2 – $47
Anthem 626
$3
$2 – $38
Bright Health 67
$3
$2 – $92
MVP Health Care 81
$3
$2 – $42
Humana 1143
$3
$2 – $51
AmeriHealth 258
$3
$2 – $40
Centene / Ambetter 863
$4
$2 – $82
Geisinger 72
$4
$2 – $18
UPMC Health Plan 103
$4
$2 – $21
Oscar Health 224
$5
$3 – $27
Kaiser Permanente 242
$5
$2 – $97
UCare 73
$6
$2 – $38
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1393
$6
$2 – $72
SelectHealth 49
$6
$2 – $66
Priority Health 61
$9
$2 – $32
Cigna 1263
$9
$2 – $93
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$9
$2 – $39
Aetna 1499
$11
$2 – $87
Health Net 332
$15
$2 – $169
HealthPartners 285
$17
$3 – $69
Medica 253
$19
$2 – $67
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 157
$22
$4 – $116
Security Health Plan 61
$24
$2 – $62
Sanford Health Plan 77
$27
$3 – $51
Coventry 170
$43
$3 – $115
MultiPlan / PHCS network 913
$47
$8 – $163
AvMed 63
$52
$3 – $208
Healthcare Highways 51
$56
$17 – $134

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Rhode Island$12
Puerto Rico$14
Idaho$16
Arkansas$16
Maryland$17
Tennessee$18

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Does Medicare cover Urinalysis?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Urinalysis. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $3. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $1 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2253 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $34, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $57, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $7, a Medicare rate of about $3. Most cash prices fall between $10 and $99 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Urinalysis cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2253 US hospitals is $34. Most hospitals fall between $10 and $99. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Urinalysis?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $3). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Urinalysis?
Medicare pays about $3. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Urinalysis prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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