# How Much Does a Sleep Study Cost? CPT Codes and Prices

A home sleep apnea test typically costs $150 to $600 cash, while an in-lab sleep study ranges from about $800 to over $3,500; the CPT code, facility type and insurance determine what you pay.

Updated 2026-10-28. Also on the [web page](https://sleepstudies.fyi/guides/how-much-does-a-sleep-study-cost-cpt-codes).

Sleep study pricing is confusing because the same test can be billed several ways. Knowing the **CPT code** is the fastest way to compare apples to apples.

## Common sleep study CPT codes

| Code | Description | Typical US cash range |
|---|---|---|
| 95806 | Unattended home test: airflow, effort, oxygen | $150–$500 |
| 95800 | Unattended home test with peripheral arterial tone and sleep time | $200–$600 |
| G0398 / G0399 / G0400 | Medicare home sleep test codes by channel count | Medicare fee schedule |
| 95810 | Attended in-lab PSG, diagnostic | $800–$3,500 |
| 95811 | Attended PSG with CPAP titration or split-night | $1,000–$4,000 |
| 95805 | Multiple sleep latency or maintenance of wakefulness test | $800–$2,500 |
| 95782 / 95783 | Pediatric PSG, under age 6 | Varies widely |

These ranges reflect typical market rates, not quotes.

## What drives the price

- **Setting:** hospital-based labs often bill a facility fee.
- **Components:** the technical fee (recording) and professional fee (physician read) may be billed separately.
- **Network status:** both the lab and the reading physician must be in network.
- **Deductible:** with a high deductible, the cash price may be lower than your negotiated rate.

## How to lower your cost

1. Ask whether a home test is appropriate for you.
2. Ask for a split-night study instead of two separate nights.
3. Compare independent centers with hospital labs.
4. Request the all-in self-pay price in writing.
5. Confirm prior authorization before the test date.

Use our directory to compare sleep centers and home test providers near you.

## Questions

### Does insurance cover a sleep study?

Most plans, including Medicare, cover a medically necessary sleep study, often with prior authorization. You still owe your deductible and coinsurance.

### Why is a hospital sleep study more expensive?

Hospital outpatient departments usually add a facility fee on top of the technical and professional charges, so the same CPT code can cost much more than at an independent sleep center.

### Can I pay cash for a sleep study?

Yes. Many sleep centers and online home-test services publish self-pay prices, and uninsured or self-pay patients can request a Good Faith Estimate before the test.