Urinalysis, manual, with microscope at Houston Methodist Hospital
CPT 81000 · Houston, TX
These are Houston Methodist Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 42 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $3.94, median $39.33, highest $771.21. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Medical Center Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $3.94 | $12.06 | 2026-09-01 |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital Sugar Land, TX | 17.0 mi | $139.00 | $278.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | 18.4 mi | $139.00 | $278.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake Webster, TX | 19.7 mi | $263.16 | $263.16 | 2026-09-01 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay, TX | 20.7 mi | $139.00 | $278.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | 21.5 mi | $139.00 | $278.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX | 25.5 mi | $139.00 | $278.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX | 27.3 mi | $139.00 | $278.00 | 2026-04-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 81000 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC URINE, DIP STICK standard_charge_information[11053] | both | $65.00 | $130.00 | |
| Urinalysis nonauto w/scope standard_charge_information[23281] | outpatient | $4.02 – $39.03 |
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