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95806 Sleep study unatt & resp efft

Medicine

Also known as: home sleep apnea test, HSAT, unattended sleep study

Sleep study, unattended, simultaneous recording of heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiratory airflow, and respiratory effort (at minimum); with additional respiratory and/or cardiac parameters.

In Plain Language

at-home sleep test

Clinical Context

Portable sleep test with expanded parameter recording (e.g., esophageal pressure, leg movements). Enhanced screening for complex sleep apnea.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.91
Total RVU0.91

Est. Medicare Payment

$30.39

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 0.91, this code ranks in the 55th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

Sleep MedicinePulmonology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 95806?

CPT 95806 (Sleep study unatt & resp efft) is a Medicine code. Sleep study, unattended, simultaneous recording of heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiratory airflow, and respiratory effort (at minimum); with additional respiratory and/or cardiac parameters.

Who uses CPT code 95806?

CPT 95806 is used by Sleep Medicine, Pulmonology. Portable sleep test with expanded parameter recording (e.g., esophageal pressure, leg movements). Enhanced screening for complex sleep apnea.

When is CPT 95806 used?

Portable sleep test with expanded parameter recording (e.g., esophageal pressure, leg movements). Enhanced screening for complex sleep apnea.

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