Sleep study and CPAP without insurance.
Getting a Sleep Study Without Insurance
A sleep study (polysomnography or home sleep apnea test) monitors your breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels while you sleep. In-office studies can cost $1,000-$3,000. It is usually unnecessary to do an in-office sleep study. For most people, a home sleep study is sufficient.
– Options:
-SleepTest.com: $299 for a 2-night test, includes physician review and prescription if needed.
-Lofta: $189-$349 for WatchPAT One—results in days, no clinic visit.
-Sleep Care Online: ~$300 for NightOwl—telehealth consult included.
-CPAP.com: $199
– Tips:
– Always confirm that you will receive a physician’s report—needed for CPAP prescriptions.
– If you have a direct primary care subscription, your doctor may be able to get a sleep study for you at an even lower cost.
– This is the ideal approach if you are concerned about sleep apnea or overnight hypoxia. If you are looking to be evaluated for more complex sleep disorders, an in-office sleep study may be needed. If you only want to check for overnight hypoxia, there are many over the counter pule oximeters that can record oxygen levels (under $100).
Getting a CPAP/APAP Machine Without Insurance
– Step 1: Get a Prescription:
– Law requires a doctor’s prescription—ensures correct settings.
– Home sleep studies usually include a telehealth consult and prescription.
– Step 2: Buy the CPAP:
– In general, a good machine is about $1,000. An acceptable one is about $500-$600
– May or may not come with other supplies (mask, hose, filter).
– Retailers:
– CPAP.com: $600-$1,000 (e.g., ResMed AirSense 11 APAP, ~$1,000).
– Sleeplay: $500-$1,000, financing available.
– CleanCPAP.net: $400-$800, refurbished—call 770-282-2258.
– Free/Low-Cost:
– ASAA CPAP Assistance: Donated machines—apply online.
– Reggie White Foundation: Free CPAPs—check eligibility.
– Avoid: Used machines from eBay—hygiene risks.
– Step 3: Setup and Use:
– Retailers include manuals—prescription sets pressure.
– Maintenance: Filters (~$10/month), masks (~$50 every 3-6 months).
– Tips:
– Don’t skip the study—wrong settings can harm.
– HSA/FSA accounts cover CPAPs.
- CPAP = Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- APAP = Auto-titrating Positive Airway Pressure
- Many places will sell an “auto-titrating CPAP.” This is another way of saying APAP.
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