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It depends on your insurance policy and what is allowed under each specific coverage. You can call to have your insurance verified through our Financial Services Department.
I cannot answer your question as it really is determined by your insurance coverage, what state you are in, etc. Sleep testing is usually less expensive if you can find a sleep doctor that has his/her own lab; ie, NOT a hospital based lab.but independent Then, once you find the doctor or clinic you could call and ask this question directly to him/her? Typically your husband would have an initial consultation which is an office visit, the sleep study, then a follow-up to review the results and start treatment. Follow-up depends on the treatment.
Generally, most insurance companies encourage sleep consultations and, if necessary, sleep studies. Preventing visits to the emergency room or hospital admissions related to heart or brain issues is far more economical than treating sleep disordered breathing. A sleep medicine consultation may cost $300 and a diagnostic sleep study (not in a hospital setting) is about $1500. These figures vary from region to region. Out of hospital sleep labs accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine are the most highly regulated. With good insurance the cost should be minimal.
