Sleep study (polysomnography) Cost by Hospital

Sleep study (polysomnography) is a hospital service. Prices are from 1864 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,137median cash price · 1864 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,045–$6,366 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$5,241
Cash / self-pay
$3,137
Insurer-negotiated
$1,616
Medicare pays
$691
$1,045$6,366
Median cash $3,137  ·  Medicare $691  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,137 — about 4.5× the Medicare rate ($691). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,381).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,241 list price could save about $2,104 (40%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Mitchell County Hospital District Colorado City, TX $492 $560 47 min 14.8%
The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL $500 $1,110 ★ 4/5 286 min 16.0%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $501 $841 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Walnut Ridge, AR $523 $308 93 min 15.0%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $527 $621 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $527 $621 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Hancock County Hospital Sneedville, TN $539 $1,663 106 min
Gila Regional Medical Center Silver City, NM $543 $2,751 ★ 2/5 184 min 15.1%
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $547 $1,104 ★ 4/5 259 min 14.8%
Johnson Memorial Hospital Franklin, IN $552 $858 ★ 5/5 144 min 14.9%
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center Bristol, TN $552 $904 ★ 2/5 192 min 15.8%
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center Kingsport, TN $552 $904 ★ 2/5 207 min 14.8%
Sycamore Shoals Hospital Elizabethton, TN $552 $926 ★ 2/5 154 min 15.0%
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Rogersville, TN $552 $885 112 min 14.9%
Greeneville Community Hospital Greeneville, TN $552 $845 ★ 2/5 159 min 16.0%
Johnson City Medical Center Johnson City, TN $552 $858 ★ 1/5 208 min 15.5%
Indian Path Community Hospital Kingsport, TN $552 $957 147 min 14.5%
Franklin Woods Community Hospital Johnson City, TN $552 $819 ★ 3/5 176 min 14.2%
Johnson County Community Hospital Mountain City, TN $552 $858 126 min
Russell County Hospital Lebanon, VA $552 $1,005 ★ 4/5 117 min 15.8%
Smyth County Community Hospital Marion, VA $552 $1,015 ★ 3/5 142 min 14.7%
Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon, VA $552 $976 ★ 3/5 186 min 15.1%
Lonesome Pine Hospital Big Stone Gap, VA $552 $971 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.7%
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, MD $560 ★ 2/5 240 min 14.5%
Um Upper Chesapeake Behavioral Health Pavilion At Aberdeen, MD $560

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Sleep study (polysomnography)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $3,137; Medicare pays $691.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 288
$360
$91 – $1,319
Univera 13
$409
$100 – $705
Independent Health 30
$547
$129 – $2,055
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 103
$561
$204 – $5,449
Medicare 434
$638
$115 – $1,325
Highmark 103
$653
$142 – $1,754
Molina Healthcare 430
$775
$117 – $2,428
Geisinger 55
$828
$188 – $4,105
Amerigroup 136
$834
$180 – $1,726
Tricare / VA 304
$834
$113 – $2,594
AmeriHealth 196
$854
$145 – $3,535
Centene / Ambetter 645
$858
$122 – $2,035
Anthem 443
$877
$120 – $3,617
Priority Health 55
$909
$163 – $4,250
UPMC Health Plan 79
$944
$312 – $4,212
Humana 827
$955
$228 – $3,887
Devoted Health 142
$966
$674 – $1,623
MVP Health Care 73
$1,104
$125 – $5,148
Kaiser Permanente 140
$1,104
$188 – $4,533
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1032
$1,140
$146 – $4,247
UnitedHealthcare 1249
$1,185
$263 – $4,663
Harvard Pilgrim 40
$1,387
$285 – $4,619
EmblemHealth 55
$1,394
$872 – $6,775
UCare 71
$1,448
$297 – $4,630
SelectHealth 42
$1,473
$314 – $3,491
Aetna 1119
$1,503
$376 – $5,318
Oscar Health 171
$1,523
$300 – $3,430
Bright Health 38
$1,539
$1,103 – $3,894
HealthPartners 238
$1,705
$259 – $4,493
Cigna 860
$2,006
$413 – $5,880
Health Net 196
$2,448
$292 – $6,502
Medica 204
$2,472
$535 – $5,050
AvMed 42
$2,524
$578 – $5,386
Healthcare Highways 31
$2,698
$1,444 – $5,240
Sanford Health Plan 71
$2,708
$623 – $4,644
Security Health Plan 59
$2,726
$372 – $4,155
Coventry 115
$3,282
$614 – $6,773
MultiPlan / PHCS network 674
$4,224
$653 – $7,362

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Tennessee$993
Maryland$1,382
Arkansas$1,428
New Jersey$1,567
Mississippi$1,589
Alabama$1,604

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Does Medicare cover Sleep study (polysomnography)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Sleep study (polysomnography). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $691. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $138 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1864 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,137, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $5,241, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,616, a Medicare rate of about $691. Most cash prices fall between $1,045 and $6,366 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Sleep study (polysomnography) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1864 US hospitals is $3,137. Most hospitals fall between $1,045 and $6,366. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Sleep study (polysomnography)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $691). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Sleep study (polysomnography)?
Medicare pays about $691. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Sleep study (polysomnography) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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