95805 Multiple sleep latency test
Also known as: MSLT, multiple sleep latency test, nap study
Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT); 4-5 naps, performed for normal adult population.
In Plain Language
nap test; daytime sleepiness test
Clinical Context
Measures daytime sleepiness and detects sleep-onset rapid eye movement (REM) periods. Confirms narcolepsy diagnosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.17 |
| Total RVU | 1.17 |
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 1.17, this code ranks in the 62nd percentile among Medicine codes — 1.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95805?
CPT 95805 (Multiple sleep latency test) is a Medicine code. Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT); 4-5 naps, performed for normal adult population.
Who uses CPT code 95805?
CPT 95805 is used by Sleep Medicine, Neurology. Measures daytime sleepiness and detects sleep-onset rapid eye movement (REM) periods. Confirms narcolepsy diagnosis.
When is CPT 95805 used?
Measures daytime sleepiness and detects sleep-onset rapid eye movement (REM) periods. Confirms narcolepsy diagnosis.
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