CMS Price Transparency Data

Sleep study (overnight, in lab)

Facility: Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 95810 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 95810
Insurance Median: $2,869
Cash Discount Price: $2,782
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sleep study (overnight, in lab) at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is $2,869. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,782. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $877.34, this hospital’s rate is 3.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,782

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,869

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$877.34

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $877.34 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,782 (317%)

Insurance Median: $2,869 (327%)

Cash: $2,782 (317% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,869 (327% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $877.34 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 327% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 227%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Ambetter / Centene	$1,843	210%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,843	210%
Champus	$1,843	210%
Champva	$1,843	210%
Health Partners	$1,843 - $2,295	210%
Iowa Health Advantage	$1,843	210%
Medicare (plans)	$1,843	210%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,843 - $3,234	210%
Wellcare	$1,843	210%
American Postal Workers	$2,782	317%
Avera	$2,955	337%
Cigna	$3,129	357%
Aetna	$3,373	384%
First Administrators	$3,373	384%
Golden Rule	$3,373	384%
Great West	$3,373	384%
Healthscope	$3,373	384%
Medical Associates	$3,373	384%
Meritain	$3,373	384%
Midlands Choice	$3,373	384%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,782.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 95810.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 95810.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.