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CPT 81001: Urinalysis, automated with microscopy

Automated urine test with microscopic examination.

Typical cost
$20
Category
Laboratory
CPT
81001

Cash-price midpoint; your bill may vary by region and provider.

Common billing errors for CPT 81001

  • Billed with 81002 (non-automated) for the same sample
  • Duplicate charge

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CPT 81001: Urinalysis, automated with microscopy — Cost & Common Billing Errors