Sleep study (polysomnography) Cost by Hospital

Sleep study (polysomnography) is a hospital service. Prices are from 1886 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,100median cash price · 1886 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,053–$6,365 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$5,254
Cash / self-pay
$3,100
Insurer-negotiated
$1,550
Medicare pays
$691
$1,053$6,365
Median cash $3,100  ·  Medicare $691  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,100 — 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 $5,254 list price could save about $2,154 (41%).

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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
New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA $469 $1,346 — 140 min —
The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL $500 $1,110 ★ 4/5 295 min —
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $501 $841 ★ 4/5 111 min —
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Walnut Ridge, AR $523 $308 — 90 min —
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $527 $621 ★ 3/5 185 min —
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $527 $621 ★ 4/5 135 min —
Hancock County Hospital Sneedville, TN $539 $1,663 — 104 min —
Gila Regional Medical Center Silver City, NM $543 $2,751 ★ 2/5 191 min —
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $547 $1,104 ★ 4/5 259 min —
Johnson Memorial Hospital Franklin, IN $552 $858 ★ 5/5 139 min —
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center Bristol, TN $552 $904 ★ 2/5 196 min —
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center Kingsport, TN $552 $904 ★ 2/5 204 min —
Sycamore Shoals Hospital Elizabethton, TN $552 $926 ★ 2/5 142 min —
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Rogersville, TN $552 $885 — 113 min —
Greeneville Community Hospital Greeneville, TN $552 $845 ★ 2/5 154 min —
Johnson City Medical Center Johnson City, TN $552 $858 ★ 1/5 211 min —
Indian Path Community Hospital Kingsport, TN $552 $957 — 136 min —
Franklin Woods Community Hospital Johnson City, TN $552 $819 ★ 3/5 178 min —
Johnson County Community Hospital Mountain City, TN $552 $858 — 131 min —
Russell County Hospital Lebanon, VA $552 $1,005 ★ 4/5 130 min —
Smyth County Community Hospital Marion, VA $552 $1,015 ★ 3/5 141 min —
Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon, VA $552 $976 ★ 3/5 192 min —
Lonesome Pine Hospital Big Stone Gap, VA $552 $971 ★ 4/5 131 min —
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, MD $560 — ★ 2/5 239 min —
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 October 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: $3,100; Medicare pays $691.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 292
$360
$91 – $1,319
Univera 13
$409
$100 – $705
Independent Health 30
$547
$129 – $2,055
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 104
$561
$204 – $5,439
Medicare 439
$638
$115 – $1,325
Highmark 110
$653
$142 – $1,760
Molina Healthcare 433
$760
$117 – $2,434
Geisinger 57
$828
$188 – $4,105
Tricare / VA 309
$834
$113 – $2,613
Amerigroup 137
$836
$181 – $1,708
AmeriHealth 200
$854
$145 – $3,538
Centene / Ambetter 663
$858
$122 – $1,981
Anthem 458
$904
$122 – $3,585
Priority Health 54
$908
$163 – $4,278
UPMC Health Plan 84
$932
$293 – $4,212
Humana 841
$954
$223 – $3,870
Devoted Health 147
$961
$674 – $1,407
Kaiser Permanente 141
$1,104
$188 – $4,537
MVP Health Care 74
$1,108
$125 – $5,148
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1043
$1,148
$146 – $4,253
UnitedHealthcare 1278
$1,174
$270 – $4,611
Harvard Pilgrim 40
$1,387
$286 – $4,619
EmblemHealth 70
$1,394
$707 – $6,775
UCare 72
$1,448
$299 – $4,630
Aetna 1145
$1,469
$365 – $5,284
Oscar Health 185
$1,472
$312 – $3,311
SelectHealth 42
$1,473
$314 – $3,491
Bright Health 38
$1,539
$1,103 – $3,894
HealthPartners 241
$1,705
$264 – $4,521
Cigna 883
$1,986
$390 – $5,865
Health Net 197
$2,430
$292 – $6,502
Medica 206
$2,472
$536 – $5,073
AvMed 42
$2,524
$578 – $5,386
Healthcare Highways 31
$2,698
$1,444 – $5,240
Sanford Health Plan 73
$2,716
$623 – $4,644
Security Health Plan 59
$2,726
$372 – $4,155
Coventry 119
$3,161
$614 – $6,599
MultiPlan / PHCS network 688
$4,214
$649 – $7,308

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$978
Maryland$1,382
Arkansas$1,428
New Jersey$1,567
Alabama$1,604
Montana$1,644

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 1886 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,100, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $5,254, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,550, a Medicare rate of about $691. Most cash prices fall between $1,053 and $6,365 — 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 1886 US hospitals is $3,100. Most hospitals fall between $1,053 and $6,365. 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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