95783 Polysom <6 yrs cpap/bilvl
Also known as: sleep study with CPAP, PSG with PAP therapy, split-night study
Polysomnography; younger than 6 years; with initiation of positive airway pressure therapy (continuous positive airway pressure or bilevel positive airway pressure).
In Plain Language
sleep test and breathing machine setup for children
Clinical Context
Pediatric sleep study (under 6) with initiation of positive airway pressure treatment in same night or subsequent session for obstructive sleep apnea.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.76 |
| Total RVU | 2.76 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.76, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95783?
CPT 95783 (Polysom <6 yrs cpap/bilvl) is a Medicine code. Polysomnography; younger than 6 years; with initiation of positive airway pressure therapy (continuous positive airway pressure or bilevel positive airway pressure).
Who uses CPT code 95783?
CPT 95783 is used by Sleep Medicine, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology. Pediatric sleep study (under 6) with initiation of positive airway pressure treatment in same night or subsequent session for obstructive sleep apnea.
When is CPT 95783 used?
Pediatric sleep study (under 6) with initiation of positive airway pressure treatment in same night or subsequent session for obstructive sleep apnea.
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