Urine volume measurement
Medicare pricing data for 1,008 providers across 38 states
This procedure has a 5.1x markup — hospitals charge $18.05 but Medicare allows only $3.57. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Urine volume measurement (HCPCS code 81050) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $3.57, but hospitals typically charge $18.05 — a 5.1x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $3.57, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.71. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $3.57 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $4 | $28 | 209 | 8,008 | +0.6% |
| Georgia | $4 | $70 | 16 | 334 | 0.0% |
| Illinois | $4 | $16 | 25 | 51,133 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $4 | $11 | 3 | 144 | 0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $4 | $12 | 37 | 180 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $4 | $11 | 8 | 207 | 0.0% |
| Nebraska | $4 | $6 | 22 | 230 | 0.0% |
| Nevada | $4 | $15 | 2 | 35 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $4 | $6 | 7 | 1,380 | 0.0% |
| New Mexico | $4 | $23 | 4 | 55 | 0.0% |
| New York | $4 | $22 | 41 | 750 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $4 | $17 | 10 | 1,203 | 0.0% |
| South Carolina | $4 | $19 | 24 | 81 | 0.0% |
| South Dakota | $4 | $23 | 22 | 57 | 0.0% |
| Washington | $4 | $10 | 10 | 131 | 0.0% |
| Wisconsin | $4 | $31 | 18 | 484 | 0.0% |
| Arkansas | $4 | $11 | 13 | 34 | 0.0% |
| California | $4 | $12 | 37 | 1,072 | 0.0% |
| Florida | $4 | $24 | 32 | 2,923 | -0.3% |
| Hawaii | $4 | $8 | 2 | 391 | -0.3% |
| Texas | $4 | $22 | 99 | 4,027 | -0.3% |
| Virginia | $4 | $21 | 14 | 317 | -0.3% |
| Arizona | $4 | $25 | 16 | 3,465 | -0.3% |
| Idaho | $4 | $13 | 7 | 85 | -0.6% |
| Iowa | $4 | $20 | 10 | 207 | -0.6% |
| Ohio | $4 | $11 | 10 | 556 | -0.6% |
| Oklahoma | $4 | $9 | 2 | 383 | -0.6% |
| Alabama | $4 | $44 | 35 | 394 | -0.6% |
| Louisiana | $4 | $8 | 22 | 100 | -0.8% |
| Tennessee | $4 | $15 | 27 | 201 | -0.8% |
| Oregon | $4 | $13 | 27 | 584 | -1.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $4 | $4 | 23 | 106 | -1.4% |
| Indiana | $4 | $12 | 19 | 53 | -1.7% |
| North Carolina | $4 | $22 | 89 | 196 | -2.0% |
| Kentucky | $3 | $15 | 14 | 154 | -2.5% |
| Connecticut | $3 | $18 | 1 | 64 | -2.5% |
| Mississippi | $3 | $19 | 15 | 180 | -2.8% |
| North Dakota | $3 | $15 | 15 | 26 | -4.5% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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