How Much Does Sleep Study (Polysomnography) Cost?
A sleep study (polysomnography) is an overnight test that monitors brain waves, heart rate, breathing patterns, blood oxygen levels, and body movements during sleep. It is used to diagnose sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.
Without Insurance
$3,000
With Insurance
$500
Medicare
$400
National Average
$1,300
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $2,190 | $365 | $292 |
| Arkansas | $2,250 | $375 | $300 |
| West Virginia | $2,250 | $375 | $300 |
| Alabama | $2,340 | $390 | $312 |
| Oklahoma | $2,340 | $390 | $312 |
| Kentucky | $2,550 | $425 | $340 |
| Louisiana | $2,580 | $430 | $344 |
| Iowa | $2,640 | $440 | $352 |
| New Mexico | $2,640 | $440 | $352 |
| South Carolina | $2,640 | $440 | $352 |
| South Dakota | $2,640 | $440 | $352 |
| Kansas | $2,670 | $445 | $356 |
| North Dakota | $2,670 | $445 | $356 |
| Idaho | $2,700 | $450 | $360 |
| Nebraska | $2,700 | $450 | $360 |
| Tennessee | $2,700 | $450 | $360 |
| Indiana | $2,790 | $465 | $372 |
| Missouri | $2,790 | $465 | $372 |
| Utah | $2,790 | $465 | $372 |
| Wyoming | $2,790 | $465 | $372 |
| Georgia | $2,820 | $470 | $376 |
| North Carolina | $2,820 | $470 | $376 |
| Michigan | $2,850 | $475 | $380 |
| Montana | $2,850 | $475 | $380 |
| Arizona | $2,940 | $490 | $392 |
| Ohio | $2,940 | $490 | $392 |
| Wisconsin | $2,940 | $490 | $392 |
| Maine | $2,970 | $495 | $396 |
| Texas | $2,970 | $495 | $396 |
| Florida | $3,030 | $505 | $404 |
| Minnesota | $3,030 | $505 | $404 |
| Illinois | $3,090 | $515 | $412 |
| Pennsylvania | $3,090 | $515 | $412 |
| Delaware | $3,120 | $520 | $416 |
| Nevada | $3,120 | $520 | $416 |
| Vermont | $3,120 | $520 | $416 |
| Virginia | $3,120 | $520 | $416 |
| Colorado | $3,180 | $530 | $424 |
| New Hampshire | $3,180 | $530 | $424 |
| Oregon | $3,180 | $530 | $424 |
| Maryland | $3,300 | $550 | $440 |
| Rhode Island | $3,330 | $555 | $444 |
| Washington | $3,330 | $555 | $444 |
| Connecticut | $3,600 | $600 | $480 |
| New Jersey | $3,600 | $600 | $480 |
| California | $3,930 | $655 | $524 |
| Massachusetts | $3,990 | $665 | $532 |
| Alaska | $4,050 | $675 | $540 |
| New York | $4,050 | $675 | $540 |
| Hawaii | $4,140 | $690 | $552 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does sleep study (polysomnography) cost without insurance?
The average cost of sleep study (polysomnography) without insurance in the United States is $3,000. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover sleep study (polysomnography)?
Most health insurance plans cover sleep study (polysomnography) when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $500.
Does Medicare cover sleep study (polysomnography)?
Medicare Part B typically covers sleep study (polysomnography) when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $400.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.