Urinalysis with microscope exam, automated in Natchitoches, LA — inpatient
In Natchitoches, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Urinalysis with microscope exam, automated as an inpatient: from $4.40 to $42.40, with a median of $28.40.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 81001, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 18, 2026 and Mar 18, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Natchitoches, LA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District lowest Natchitoches, LA U/A AUTO W/SCOPE | $4.40 | $11.00 | 60% | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District Natchitoches, LA URINALYSIS DIPSTICK W/MICRO | $28.40 | $71.00 | 60% | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District Natchitoches, LA LECH URINALYSIS DIPSTICK W/MIC | $42.40 | $106.00 | 60% | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $4.40, median $28.40, highest $42.40 — a 9.6× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $28.40 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
An automated urinalysis with microscopy checks a urine sample using an automated analyzer for the chemical test and a microscope exam for cells, crystals and bacteria. It is used to look for infection, kidney problems and diabetes.
What the price covers
The price covers the chemical test and the microscopic exam. A urine culture is billed separately if ordered.