At The Alaska Sleep Clinic ASC we understand that building trust with patients requires full disclosure and transparency about everything we do in our practiceespecially when it comes to cost Aside from wanting to know how to treat their sleep disorders the greatest concern patients have is how much will it cost me And this is a perfectly reasonable question to ask and one that we refuse to shy away from
At ASC we have opted to operate at the 50 of usual and customary rates based on what other local services are providing We provide a superior service at an affordable rate making us both competitive with other providers while at the same time having modest rates that our patients can afford Its important to note that the prices noted below will often be significantly lower as we are in network and contracted with most insurance providers in Alaska further reducing the costs of the studies and making them much more affordable for what you will actually have to pay Educate yourself about how insurance works with sleep studies We also offer discounts to patients willing to pay in full for the studies With that said heres our breakdown of prices of the various studies that we administer
Home Sleep Test Cost
A Home Sleep Test HST is exactly what it sounds like a sleep study conducted from the comforts of ones own home For a home sleep test users usually come into the sleep clinic the day of the test to pick up their HST and are given a demonstration on how to use the machine properly before taking the equipment home Testing is performed by the users and the data stored on the equipment is uploaded the following day at the sleep clinicHSTs are used primarily in diagnosing patients with sleep apnea and even then only for patients who are likely to have moderate to severe sleep apnea However with proper screening approximately 75 of people with moderate to severe sleep apnea can be accurately diagnosed with this test And at about 14 of the cost of an in lab sleep study its often the most cost effective choice
Technical Fee $80000
Physician Fee $50000
Polysomnogram PSG In lab Sleep Test Cost
A polysomnogram is an overnight sleep study that records brain activity eye movements heart rate blood pressure oxygen levels body movement and more Polysomnograms are used to help diagnose a wide variety of sleep disorders including breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea sleep related seizure disorders movement disorders etc Tests usually begin around 9 pm and conclude the following morning between 6 7 am and are administered and monitored by a registered polysomnographic technologist RPSGTTechnical Fee $350000
Physician Fee $110000
CPAP Titration Study Cost
A CPAP titration study usually follows a PSG diagnostics test although it occasionally is administered on the same day as the test A titration study is performed to calibrate the CPAP machine to the patients individual breathing needs It involves much of the same equipment used in a PSG but also includes sleeping while using a CPAP machine and mask to see how the patients body responds to the therapy
Technical Fee $400000
Physician Fee $120000
Multiple Sleep Latency Test Cost
A multiple sleep latency test MSLT is a sleep study that is performed during the day to measure how sleepy you get or to discern whether breathing treatments for your disorder is working properly MSLTs generally follow a Polysomnogram and record whether you fall asleep during the test and if so which stages of sleep you enter In an MSLT you are generally given five 20 minute nap opportunities spaced 2 hours apart while a sleep technician monitors your brain activity and eye movements An MSLT is often used to test for narcolepsy
Technical Fee $250000
Physician Fee 120000
Maintenance of Wakefulness Test Cost
A maintenance of wakefulness test MWT is a daytime sleep study that measures how alert you are during the day and your ability to stay awake They are usually performed after a PSG and can help determine if your sleepiness is a safety concern In an MWT the patient lays on a bed in a dimly lit room while trying to stay awake 4 times at 20 minute intervals spaced 2 hours apart Results of an MWT can be critical if a persons job involves public transportation Often employers will require an employee to have an MWT if they have a history of excessive daytime sleepiness or other related sleep disorders
Technical Fee $250000
Physician Fee $120000
So there you have itour prices for our sleep studies Its important to remember that based on your insurance provider these prices may be dramatically reduced making the cost you pay out of pocket much less If you have any further questions about our prices which insurance carriers we are in network and contract with our cash based discounts policy or really any questions regarding your health as it relates to sleep feel free to contact us by clicking the link below or call us
907 770 9104
