95811 Polysom 6/>yrs cpap 4/> parm
Also known as: split-night study, PSG with PAP therapy, CPAP titration study
Polysomnography; age 6 years and older; with initiation of positive airway pressure therapy (continuous positive airway pressure or bilevel positive airway pressure).
In Plain Language
overnight sleep test with breathing machine setup
Clinical Context
Sleep study with positive airway pressure titration in same night or subsequent session. Used to diagnose and initiate treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.54 |
| Total RVU | 2.54 |
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 2.54, this code ranks in the 83rd percentile among Medicine codes — 3.3x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95811?
CPT 95811 (Polysom 6/>yrs cpap 4/> parm) is a Medicine code. Polysomnography; age 6 years and older; with initiation of positive airway pressure therapy (continuous positive airway pressure or bilevel positive airway pressure).
Who uses CPT code 95811?
CPT 95811 is used by Sleep Medicine, Pulmonology. Sleep study with positive airway pressure titration in same night or subsequent session. Used to diagnose and initiate treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
When is CPT 95811 used?
Sleep study with positive airway pressure titration in same night or subsequent session. Used to diagnose and initiate treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
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