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Medicare typically does cover sleep studies to determine whether or not you suffer from sleep apnea.
A Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan can help pay for your sleep study Medicare costs, such as Medicare deductibles, copays, coinsurance and more.
Medicare may cover your sleep study to determine if you suffer from sleep apnea.If you show symptoms of sleep apnea and your doctor orders testing, Medicare will help pay for Type I, II, III and IV sleep studies.
Even if your sleep study is covered by Medicare, Medicare requires that you pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved costs of the study.
Additionally, you’ll have to pay any part of your Part B deductible that you haven’t yet met. In 2024, the Part B deductible is $240 per year.
A Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) plan can help pay for your sleep study Medicare out-of-pocket costs.
In most states, there are up to 10 standardized Medigap plans to choose from.
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Sleep apnea can be a serious health problem. It occurs when your normal breathing is interrupted during sleep. Medicare does help cover some sleep apnea tests and treatment.
Those who go untreated may wake up dozens or even hundreds of times throughout the night. Because of this, the brain, and often the rest of the body, does not get enough oxygen.
The effects of the disorder can be major. Sleep apnea can result in:
Higher blood pressure
Heart failure
Heart attacks
Stroke
Depression
Diabetes
Headaches
Worsening performance of everyday activities
If your doctor suspects you have sleep apnea, he or she may order that you undergo a polysomnography test.
During the test, you will be hooked up to equipment such as electrodes, which will be attached to your face and scalp. These record signals generated by your brain and muscles while you sleep.
You’ll be fitted with a belt around your chest and abdomen, in order to measure your breathing.
You’ll also receive a probe on your finger, which will measure oxygen in your blood.
Whether your sleep study uses these or other equipment, a sleep specialist will review the results of your exam, and determine whether or not you have sleep apnea.
If you undergo a sleep study that is covered by Medicare, a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) plan can help cover some of your associated Medicare costs.
For example, each of the 10 standardized Medigap plans that are available in most states provide at least partial coverage for the Medicare Part B coinsurance or copayments you might face when you undergo a covered sleep study.
Learn more about common procedures that medicare covers.
A licensed agent can help you decide on a Medicare option that works for you. Call today to speak with a licensed agent and compare the Medigap plans that are available where you live.
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Christian Worstell is a health care and policy writer for MedicareSupplement.com. He has written hundreds of articles helping people better understand their Medicare coverage options.
Christian Worstell is a licensed insurance agent and a Senior Staff Writer for MedicareSupplement.com. He is passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of Medicare and understand their coverage options.
His work has been featured in outlets such as Vox, MSN, and The Washington Post, and he is a frequent contributor to health care and finance blogs.
Christian is a graduate of Shippensburg University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He currently lives in Raleigh, NC.
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