Urinalysis is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2253 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Health | 53 |
$2 – $4 |
| Amerigroup | 179 |
$1 – $12 |
| Devoted Health | 255 |
$2 – $4 |
| Medicare | 607 |
$2 – $23 |
| Medicaid | 388 |
$2 – $19 |
| Univera | 16 |
$2 – $4 |
| Tricare / VA | 461 |
$2 – $32 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1615 |
$2 – $67 |
| EmblemHealth | 63 |
$2 – $28 |
| Highmark | 134 |
$2 – $14 |
| Molina Healthcare | 601 |
$2 – $47 |
| Anthem | 626 |
$2 – $38 |
| Bright Health | 67 |
$2 – $92 |
| MVP Health Care | 81 |
$2 – $42 |
| Humana | 1143 |
$2 – $51 |
| AmeriHealth | 258 |
$2 – $40 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 863 |
$2 – $82 |
| Geisinger | 72 |
$2 – $18 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 103 |
$2 – $21 |
| Oscar Health | 224 |
$3 – $27 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 242 |
$2 – $97 |
| UCare | 73 |
$2 – $38 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1393 |
$2 – $72 |
| SelectHealth | 49 |
$2 – $66 |
| Priority Health | 61 |
$2 – $32 |
| Cigna | 1263 |
$2 – $93 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 58 |
$2 – $39 |
| Aetna | 1499 |
$2 – $87 |
| Health Net | 332 |
$2 – $169 |
| HealthPartners | 285 |
$3 – $69 |
| Medica | 253 |
$2 – $67 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 157 |
$4 – $116 |
| Security Health Plan | 61 |
$2 – $62 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 77 |
$3 – $51 |
| Coventry | 170 |
$3 – $115 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 913 |
$8 – $163 |
| AvMed | 63 |
$3 – $208 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$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
| State | Median 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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordana Katava, DO | Pathology | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 19,519 |
| Adebowale Prest, MD | Family Practice | Cambridge, MD | 12,233 |
| Julie Bell, MD | Pathology | Vero Beach, FL | 11,627 |
| Jon Keller, MD | Pathology | Palo Alto, CA | 7,632 |
| Benjamin Tripp, M.D. | Urology | Delray Beach, FL | 5,799 |
| John Brooks, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Dallas, TX | 5,325 |
| Edmund Tai, M.D. | Hematology-Oncology | Mountain View, CA | 5,060 |
| Elise Donnelly, M.D. | Family Practice | Phoenix, AZ | 4,732 |
| Vijay Pinto, M.D. | Urology | Sumter, SC | 4,475 |
| Sarah Girardi, MD | Urology | Manhasset, NY | 4,101 |
| Armen Kassabian, M.D. | Urology | Burbank, CA | 3,708 |
| Steven Mutchnik, M.D. | Urology | Skokie, IL | 3,595 |
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
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