CMS Price Transparency Data

Sleep study (overnight, in lab)

Facility: Duke University Hospital

Billing Code: 95810 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 95810
Insurance Median: $1,043
Cash Discount Price: $1,246
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sleep study (overnight, in lab) at Duke University Hospital is $1,043. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,246. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $877.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,246

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,043

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: $1,246 (142%)

Insurance Median: $1,043 (119%)

Cash: $1,246 (142% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,043 (119% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$561 - $2,555	64%
Humana	$581 - $3,921	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$581 - $3,986	66%
Alliance Health	$598 - $1,159	68%
Amerihealth	$598 - $1,159	68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$598 - $2,365	68%
Carolina Complete Health	$598 - $1,159	68%
Partners	$598 - $1,159	68%
Trillium	$598 - $1,159	68%
Piedmont Health	$631	72%
Troy Health	$631 - $991	72%
Voans	$631 - $991	72%
Cigna	$644 - $4,613	73%
Liberty	$644 - $1,011	73%
Sentara	$1,231 - $2,874	140%
Medcost	$1,965	224%

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 $1,246.
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 Duke University Hospital 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.