CMS Price Transparency Data

Sleep study (overnight, in lab)

Facility: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Billing Code: 95810 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 95810
Insurance Median: $1,678
Cash Discount Price: $1,784
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sleep study (overnight, in lab) at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is $1,678. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,784. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $877.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,784

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,678

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: $1,784 (203%)

Insurance Median: $1,678 (191%)

Cash: $1,784 (203% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,678 (191% 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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Billing Status

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$830 - $4,141	95%
Clover Health	$847	97%
Aetna	$855 - $3,202	97%
Absolute Total Care	$892	102%
Molina	$913	104%

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 $1,784.
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 MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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.