Urinalysis with microscope exam, manual in Mason City, IA
In Mason City, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Urinalysis with microscope exam, manual: from $7.80 to $7.80, with a median of $7.80.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 81000, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 31, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Services-Iowa Corp. Mason City, IA HC Urinalysis With Microscopy Nonautomated | $7.80 | $12.00 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $7.80, median $7.80, highest $7.80.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $7.80. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
What it is
A urinalysis checks a urine sample for signs of infection, kidney disease, diabetes and other problems. This version uses a manual dipstick reading plus a microscope exam of the urine for cells, crystals and bacteria.
What the price covers
The price covers the dipstick test and the microscope exam. A urine culture, if ordered, is a separate test.