Sleep study cost without insurance
The median cash price for Sleep study is $2,948.75 across 2,238 US hospitals that publish a self-pay price. Most hospitals (the middle 80%) charge between $1,084.93 and $6,298.70.
A sleep study records breathing, oxygen and other signals overnight to diagnose sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. The biggest price difference is where it is done: an in-lab study at a sleep center with a technologist (95810, or 95811 when CPAP is started the same night) usually costs more than a home sleep apnea test (95806), which suits some patients but not all.
Collected Nov 10, 2026 One price per hospital, from each hospital's own price file
Sleep study prices by type
95810 is a diagnostic in-lab study and is used in the state table, 95811 adds CPAP titration (including split-night studies), and 95806 is a home test. Home tests may also be billed as 95800 or G0399, which are not in this table.
| Procedure | Hospitals | Middle 80% | Median | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep study Sleep study in a lab (polysomnography) · code 95810 | 2,238 | $1,084.93–$6,298.70 | $2,948.75 | $877.34median 3.4× |
| Sleep study with CPAP In-lab sleep study with CPAP or bilevel titration, age 6 and older · code 95811 | 2,185 | $1,099.40–$7,133.40 | $3,205.15 | $877.34median 3.7× |
| Home sleep test Home sleep apnea test, unattended, recording breathing and oxygen · code 95806 | 1,724 | $199.65–$1,443.30 | $546.00 | $220.60median 2.5× |
“Most charge” is the middle 80% of hospitals (10th to 90th percentile), so one mistyped line in a hospital file cannot stretch it. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest outpatient cash price for the code. “Medicare” is Medicare's 2026 national base rate for the same service outside a hospital stay, including the patient's share (the hospital outpatient, lab or hospital clinic rate); “median 3×” means the median cash price is three times that rate.
Sleep study: median by state
States with at least 5 hospitals, cheapest median first. Pick a state for its sleep study prices and cheapest hospitals.
- Mississippi$1,282.80
- New Jersey$1,313.99
- Tennessee$1,432.64
- Louisiana$1,501.05
- Arkansas$1,534.32
- New Mexico$1,550.88
- Maine$1,629.82
- Montana$2,088.00
- New York$2,095.64
- Georgia$2,176.38
- Virginia$2,188.00
- Maryland$2,328.52
- Missouri$2,345.25
- North Dakota$2,425.43
- West Virginia$2,556.50
- Hawaii$2,606.10
- Alabama$2,613.60
- Indiana$2,640.00
- Kansas$2,664.81
- Kentucky$2,731.80
- Arizona$2,754.35
- Oklahoma$2,763.36
- Iowa$2,894.75
- Washington$3,008.19
- Minnesota$3,066.40
- Oregon$3,104.74
- New Hampshire$3,137.35
- Colorado$3,161.00
- Michigan$3,229.00
- Idaho$3,307.50
- North Carolina$3,315.00
- Wisconsin$3,408.60
- Pennsylvania$3,462.90
- Massachusetts$3,478.00
- Nevada$3,564.00
- Ohio$3,593.20
- Wyoming$3,647.00
- South Carolina$3,658.20
- Nebraska$3,791.00
- Illinois$3,853.05
- Texas$4,126.90
- South Dakota$4,360.80
- Alaska$4,753.45
- California$4,888.80
- Connecticut$5,287.76
- Florida$5,317.41
- Delaware$5,859.84
- Utah$7,533.63
Sleep study: median by metro area
Metro areas with at least 10 hospitals.
- Atlanta, GA$3,068.13
- Austin, TX$4,141.16
- Boston, MA$3,810.00
- Charlotte, NC$3,315.00
- Chicago, IL$2,200.00
- Cleveland, OH$4,563.00
- Columbus, OH$2,108.60
- Dallas, TX$4,658.81
- Denver, CO$13,018.49
- Detroit, MI$4,804.00
- Duluth, MN$3,177.90
- Grand Rapids, MI$3,850.00
- Houston, TX$2,948.75
- Indianapolis, IN$2,769.60
- Jacksonville, FL$5,446.33
- Kansas City, MO$3,717.49
- Louisville, KY$2,072.14
- Miami, FL$7,773.50
- Milwaukee, WI$3,300.00
- Minneapolis, MN$2,312.97
- New Orleans, LA$948.50
- New York, NY$1,303.84
- Omaha, NE$2,038.63
- Orlando, FL$3,144.35
- Philadelphia, PA$3,007.37
- Phoenix, AZ$6,000.00
- Pittsburgh, PA$3,543.63
- Portland, OR$2,838.75
- San Diego, CA$2,010.53
- San Francisco, CA$4,888.80
- Seattle, WA$3,064.38
- St. Louis, MO$3,649.10
- Tampa, FL$7,626.39
- Tulsa, OK$2,763.36
- Virginia Beach, VA$2,188.00
- Washington, DC$2,874.80
Paying cash: what to do
- Ask your clinician whether a home sleep apnea test is appropriate for you, since it is usually the less expensive first step.
- Ask whether the sleep physician's interpretation is included in the self-pay price or billed separately.
- If CPAP is prescribed, get self-pay prices for the machine and mask from medical equipment suppliers; they are not part of the study price.
Questions
How much does a sleep study cost without insurance?
The median hospital cash price for Sleep study (code 95810) is $2,948.75 across 2,238 US hospitals that publish a self-pay price; most charge $1,084.93 to $6,298.70. By state, the median runs from $1,282.80 in Mississippi to $7,533.63 in Utah.
What is the difference between a home and an in-lab sleep study?
A home test records breathing, oxygen and heart rate with a small device in your own bed and is used mainly for suspected obstructive sleep apnea in adults. An in-lab study also records brain waves and sleep stages with a technologist present, and is used for other sleep disorders or when a home test is unsuitable or inconclusive.
What is a split-night sleep study?
The first part of the night diagnoses sleep apnea, and if it is found, the technologist starts CPAP for the rest of the night to find the right pressure. It is billed as 95811 and can avoid a second overnight study.
Do I need a doctor's order for a sleep study?
Yes. Both in-lab and home sleep studies require an order from a licensed provider, who also reviews the results with you.