Sleep Test Cost?

MS69 · Post by **MS69** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:03 pm

Anyone want to guess on the costs of a sleep study for someone with no health insurance?

wolftracker · Post by **wolftracker** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:08 pm

buy you need to fill out your profile so the experts can point
you in the right direction for help

but usually the tests are kind of expensive

my .02

MS69 · Post by **MS69** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:18 pm

Thats the best I could remember, Im not 100% on the mask and humidifier brand names. They look similar but mine are probably older models.

inacpapfog · Post by **inacpapfog** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:20 pm

One completed in a private sleep lab or one completed in a hospital sleep lab?
Do you know the proximity of next closest sleep lab?
How long did it take for this sleep lab to schedule you?
These are just a few little pieces of the puzzle that would help me guess a little better!

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:22 pm

If I thought I had Apnea, and didn't have INS, I would either get a GP to write me a script for a Remstar APAP with HH, so I could get the software and reader, and do my own test. With mask FF, under $1,000 at cpap.com.

Or a little riskier, Go on Yahoo Auctions and buy a new one there. with no script.

In the last month, people have posted here they were selling theirs. those are options that cost 1/2 what the sleep study would, and after the study you would still have to buy the equiptment.

The Remstar APAP with HH, is capable of treating over 90% of the cases sucessfully, a few need different units (Bi-PAP) for High Pressure. Jim

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MS69 · Post by **MS69** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:30 pm

Thanks Goofproof and the others who answered, I think Im gonna shoot for a Bipap auto to be on the safe side.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:37 pm

You can do it with what you have if you have the Bi-PAP Pro 2, with smart card, all you need is the reader and software, $170 at cpap.com. I didn't know you had equiptment already/ Jim

MS69 · Post by **MS69** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:46 pm

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You helped me before. I am very punchy today, I havent slept since last Sunday more than 1 or 2 hrs a night. Im not 100 positive its a Pro 2. The pressure is set at 16/20 and it feels way to heavy now and its been really bothering my chest. I appreciate all the advice, Im getting frustrated I guess because its Sunday Aft. and I know I have at least 24 hrs to go before I can get some sleep.

*There is no slot for a smart card that I can remember, I havent been home for a few hours and Im typing from work.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:51 pm

It may be a Pro then, not good enough. Please check your P>M>s in a few minutes, it's sent but sometimes it takes time. Jim

snoregirl · Post by **snoregirl** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 3:12 pm

My sleep study was over $3200. That didn't count the second study for titration or the $220 the sleep doc got each time to "read" the results.

Mine was at a sleep center run by a hospital. I don't know if that is "normal" or on the high or low side costwise.

Now I don't know if that is cut down for people without insurance or not. My experience with other things says that if anything the insured people get negotiated rates and the uninsurred get higher bills.

You are listing a Bipap machine in your profile which I assume means you have had a sleep study in the past?

If I were you I would get the doc to write a prescription for Bipap auto and skip the study. You would probably pay less in the long run if not right away. That is unless you feel the need to go through that unpleasantness again.

KimberlyinMN · Post by **KimberlyinMN** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 3:57 pm

My sleep study was just under $1800. (Only $300+ for me with my insurance.) The machine and mask were about $1300 through the sleep center. (Again, only $300 + 10% for me after insurance, I think.) So... the good thing is that at least you can get the machine and mask at a more reasonable price online regardless of insurance.

Kimberly

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:38 pm

My sleep study billed $1660 to my insurance ... insurance approved $1100 ... and my 20% out-of-pocket was $220 + $30 office visit with another $30 for the second follow-up office visit.

- roberto

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:39 pm

To me the real answer would depend on why you are wanting another sleep study and what your previous results have been.

Different options would be best depending on what you are wanting to accomplish. There are several things that a full-blown Sleeb Lab PSG are going to be able to monitor that you simply cannot get anywhere else. However, if none of those are important to you or needed then you may be better served with a quality AutoPap.

Then, depending again on what you want to accomplish, you may want to invest in a card reader and software yourself or take the unit in to your local DME provider to have an RT interpret the data and go over it with you.

MS69 · Post by **MS69** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 5:52 pm

To me the real answer would depend on why you are wanting another sleep study and what your previous results have been.

Guest, I don't really want to have a new sleep study. I was just sitting at my crappy job trying to stay awake and was thinking how much easier this would be if I had health insurance. I have no idea what my previous results would be, I was diagnosed 6-7 years ago and until this week I never had any problems. I don't know alot about it because I didn't have to know. It looks really stupid to type that because 99% of everyone here is superinformed but I was just happy sleeping soundly. The only thing I knew is that it must be severe because the few times I saw an RT(had insurance then) they would just remark on how high the settings were.

Different options would be best depending on what you are wanting to accomplish. There are several things that a full-blown Sleeb Lab PSG are going to be able to monitor that you simply cannot get anywhere else. However, if none of those are important to you or needed then you may be better served with a quality AutoPap.

I wouldn't know what those options would be other than a peaceful nights sleep. If I can do that on an AutoPap, then thats what I'll do. I can afford that.

Then, depending again on what you want to accomplish, you may want to invest in a card reader and software yourself or take the unit in to your local DME provider to have an RT interpret the data and go over it with you.

Is this something they do all the time? I have a guy I deal with for misc. equipment and I got a new Bipap from but he doesn't seem to want to deal with the APAP and I gotta think he's not gonna be real helpful on the data. Any suggestions?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:56 pm

Heh, I know what you mean about everyone seeming to be superinformed. Remember that a lot of us here could basically be termed 'OSA Geeks'. We really enjoy knowing all the details. Heck, we even have some former engineers here!

What it really boils down to as much as anything though is going by how you feel..

Regarding your old sleep study - if you can I would contact the doctor you were seeing at the time. They will still have a copy of that test and that would be a very good thing to keep around. It could also have some helpful information moving forward from here.

If I am understanding you correctly what this all boils down to is that you've begun feeling worse and therefore are interested in seeing if your pressure needs have changed.

If that is the case then I would suggest looking to getting hold of an APAP. You've mentioned that the current person you deal with isn't able or interested in getting in an APAP unit. What I would suggest is calling around town and finding a local DME company that does stock rental APAP units. They would very possibly be willing to rent you a unit for a single month or two at a reasonable rate. Choose an APAP unit with a smart card to track your information.

Many DME companies will read cards on equipment that a patient owns (Especially local ones. Mine does for example and so did my previous company in another state).

Basically, just call around - find someone willing to rent you an APAP with data tracking for a month or two and the ability to read that data when you are done with the unit.

Good luck!

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