Question for Sleep Techs - Ambien

jabberwock · Post by **jabberwock** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:01 am

My last sleep study was a disaster because of the inability to monitor sufficient consolidated sleep.

In your experience, what are the benefits/disadvantages to performing a sleep study on a patient who has taken Ambien or a similar hypnotic prior to their study?

Bonnie

DP · Post by DP » Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:30 am

Taking an Ambien during the sleep study would in no way effect the results or outcome. We will often give it to our patients who may have some anxiety. So I say go for it!

jabberwock · Post by **jabberwock** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:11 am

Thanks very much for your quick response DP. That makes me feel much better.

Bonnie

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:12 am

How long must you wait for your insurance to pay for a second sleep study if the first one was a disaster?

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:15 am

Anonymous wrote:How long must you wait for your insurance to pay for a second sleep study if the first one was a disaster?

most insurance will cover 2 per calendar year.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:26 am

Thanks, Snoredog. But is Medicare that generous...a tough insurer to deal with, and Medicare rules the secondary insurer.

DP · Post by DP » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:29 am

I have never seen medicare deny a another sleep study when the previous one failed.

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