CMS Price Transparency Data

Sleep study (overnight, in lab)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc

Billing Code: 95810 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 95810
  • Insurance Median: $1,980
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,877
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sleep study (overnight, in lab) at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc is $1,980. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,877. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $877.34, this hospital’s rate is 2.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Mt Carmel Way, Pittsburg, KS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,877

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,980

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: $1,877 (214%)
Insurance Median: $1,980 (226%)
Cash: $1,877 (214% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,980 (226% 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 226% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 126%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $383 - $1,531 44%
Medicaid / KanCare $383 - $991 44%
Humana $528 - $972 60%
Aetna $528 - $2,805 60%
UnitedHealthcare $867 - $2,224 99%
Medica Contracted [320239] $901 - $1,201 103%
Tricare $972 111%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $972 111%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $972 111%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $972 111%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $972 111%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $972 111%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $972 111%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $972 111%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $972 111%
Medicare (plans) $972 - $1,011 111%
American Health Advantage Of Ks Mcr Contracted [320508] $972 111%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $972 111%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $991 113%
Ambetter / Centene $991 113%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $1,668 - $2,224 190%
Cigna $1,708 - $2,541 195%
Providrs Care Network Contracted [320484] $1,882 215%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
Workers Comp [20426] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020] $1,980 - $2,640 226%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $2,035 232%
First Health Contracted [320128] $2,104 - $2,805 240%

Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary

For the sleep study procedure (CPT 95810) at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc., the cash median price is $1,877, which is notably higher than the state average of $1,000. While commercial insurance plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicaid/KanCare negotiate rates as low as $383, many other payers, including Cigna and various contracted networks, have negotiated rates ranging from $1,980 to $2,640. This disparity highlights that in-network coverage does not guarantee the lowest possible price; in some cases, the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it financially advantageous to pay the cash median of $1,877 directly, provided they can secure a prompt-pay discount, which typically reduces the total by 20% to 50% when paid upfront.

To ensure you are not overpaying, it is critical to request a full itemized billing audit before finalizing payment, as summary bills often obscure individual line items and potential errors. Since over 80% of hospital bills contain mistakes such as unbundled codes or services not rendered, verifying the exact CPT codes and unit costs is the most effective way to reduce medical debt. Additionally, comparing your facility's rates to the Medicare benchmark of $877.34 reveals that the cash price represents a significant markup, while fair pricing is generally defined as 120% to 150% of the Medicare amount. Before scheduling, always confirm your deductible status and ask the hospital specifically about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts to avoid unexpected balance billing or higher out-of-pocket

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Mt Carmel Way, Pittsburg, KS 66762
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals