Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Sleep Studies?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers Type I, II, III, and IV sleep tests and devices if you’re eligible.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Sleep studies, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Sleep studies
Description
Sleep studies monitor your sleep patterns, breathing, and movement to find out if you have a sleep disorder.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
You have clinical signs and symptoms of sleep apnea.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Facility
Medicare only covers Type I tests if you get them in a sleep lab facility. Your doctor or other health care provider must order the sleep test.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
National Coverage Determinations
- NCD 240.4.1: Sleep Testing for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Version 1, effective March 3, 2009
An NCD is the national rule CMS writes for when Medicare pays for an item or service. Local coverage determinations (LCDs) from each Medicare contractor can add detail. Read the NCD text on the CMS site.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Sleep Studies?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers Type I, II, III, and IV sleep tests and devices if you’re eligible.
Which part of Medicare covers Sleep Studies?
Medicare.gov lists Sleep studies under Part B.
How much do you pay for Sleep Studies with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Is there a national coverage determination for Sleep Studies?
Yes. CMS NCD 240.4.1, Sleep Testing for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), version 1, effective 2009-03-03.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Sleep Studies?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Sleep Studies?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers Type I, II, III, and IV sleep tests and devices if you’re eligible.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi