CMS Price Transparency Data

Sleep study (overnight, in lab)

Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Billing Code: 95810 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 95810
Insurance Median: $2,790
Cash Discount Price: $3,562
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sleep study (overnight, in lab) at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is $2,790. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,562. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $877.34, this hospital’s rate is 3.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,562

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,790

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: $3,562 (406%)

Insurance Median: $2,790 (318%)

Cash: $3,562 (406% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,790 (318% 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 318% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 218%). 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

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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	$667 - $3,265	76%
Upmc Health Plan	$800 - $1,172	91%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$970 - $3,859	111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,029 - $2,968	117%
Amerihealth Caritas	$1,048 - $1,298	119%
Cigna	$1,048 - $3,265	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,073 - $2,790	122%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$1,341	153%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$1,398	159%
Pa Health & Wellness	$1,405	160%
Geisinger	$1,425 - $2,669	162%
Intergroup	$3,859 - $5,046	440%
Coventry/First Health	$4,750	541%
Saudi Armed Forces	$4,750	541%
Health Payors Organization	$5,046	575%
Multiplan	$5,046	575%
National Provider Network	$5,343	609%
Private Health Care Systems	$5,343	609%

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 $3,562.
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 UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 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.