How much does Sleep study (polysomnography) cost in California?

Sleep study (polysomnography) · CPT 95810 · State: California

In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Sleep study (polysomnography) is about $1,391, with most between $961 and $2,625 ($4,889 cash/self-pay). Based on 94 California hospitals — 26% lower than the national typical of $1,887. Hospital list charges run about $6,176 (4.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,391
California · $961–$2,625
Cash / self-pay
$4,889
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$6,176
4.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 94 California hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Sleep study (polysomnography) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Sleep study (polysomnography) cost in California — FAQs

How much does a Sleep study (polysomnography) cost in California?

In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Sleep study (polysomnography) is about $1,391, with most between $961 and $2,625, based on 94 California hospitals. That's 26% lower than the national typical of $1,887.

How much does a Sleep study (polysomnography) cost without insurance in California?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Sleep study (polysomnography) in California run around $4,889. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,176), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my California hospital bill for a Sleep study (polysomnography) so high?

California hospital "list" charges for a Sleep study (polysomnography) run about $6,176 — roughly 4.4× the $1,391 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Sleep study (polysomnography) in California?

Yes. If a California hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,391), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real California hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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