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Template / Order Form for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sleep Studies

This document contains a template/order form for diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies (home sleep test, in-lab diagnostic polysomnogram, CPAP/BiPAP titration, split-night study, MSLT) and documents associated diagnoses; it affects ordering physicians, sleep labs, and payers assessing reimbursement for sleep testing.

Policy Summary

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PolicyTemplate / Order Form for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sleep Studies

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Key ActionOrder the appropriate study type (HST, diagnostic PSG, CPAP/BiPAP titration, split-night, or MSLT) according to the form and payer sequencing; if PSG is positive for sleep apnea, schedule CPAP titration.

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Coverage and Sequencing Requirements

Coverage-related notes from order form

Order form indicates study types and payer‑mandated sequencing for testing. Covered when the following conditions are met:

Home Sleep Test (CPT 95806) may be mandated by certain payers (Amerigroup and Blue Cross Blue Shield) prior to an in‑lab diagnostic study.

Diagnostic in‑lab polysomnogram — first night (CPT 95810) is ordered when indicated by clinical presentation or after payer requirements are satisfied.

If the diagnostic PSG is positive for obstructive sleep apnea, schedule a CPAP/BiPAP/APAP titration study (CPT 95811).

Split‑night titration condition: Split Night Study with polysomnography plus CPAP titration (CPT 95811) is performed only if the apnea‑hypopnea index (AHI) is greater than 15 during the first 2–3 hours of sleep time.

Policy Summary

Payerculinary health fund

PolicyTemplate / Order Form for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sleep Studies

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeNo material change

Effective DateN/A

Next Review DateN/A

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Ordering Options and Provider Instructions

Prior Authorization

Ordering options for sleep studies — Provider must specify test type and CPT on the order

Order options for sleep studies include several test types. Select the appropriate study and include an order/Rx specifying the CPT when submitting to the plan.

Home Sleep Test — CPT 95806. Often mandated by some payers as the initial test before an in-lab study; order as "Home Sleep Test (CPT 95806)".
Diagnostic Sleep Study - First Night (In‑lab Polysomnogram) — CPT 95810. Order as "Diagnostic Sleep Study - First Night (CPT 95810)".
CPAP/BiPAP/APAP Titration Study — CPT 95811. Order as "CPAP/BiPAP/APAP titration study (CPT 95811)".
Split‑night Study (Polysomnogram with CPAP titration) — CPT 95811. Use split‑night only when diagnostic portion shows >15 AHI within the first 2–3 hours of sleep.
If diagnostic study is positive for obstructive sleep apnea, schedule CPAP titration (CPT 95811) — commonly performed as a second night when indicated.
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) — CPT 95805. Order MSLT following a diagnostic polysomnogram (CPT 95810) when evaluating excessive daytime sleepiness/narcolepsy.

Study Type Definitions

Home Sleep Test (HST) — Key facts

DefinitionHome Sleep Test (HST): portable sleep testing ordered using CPT 95806.

Ordering noteSome payers (Amerigroup and Blue Cross Blue Shield) may mandate HST (CPT 95806) prior to an in‑lab sleep study.

Use caseIntended for initial diagnostic evaluation of suspected sleep-disordered breathing when appropriate for home testing.

Associated codesReferenced CPT code: 95806 (Home Sleep Test).

Split Night Study — Key facts

DefinitionSplit Night Study: an in‑lab diagnostic polysomnogram in which CPAP/BiPAP titration is performed during the second half of the same night.

Titration criterionCPAP titration during the split‑night is performed only if the apnea‑hypopnea index (AHI) is greater than 15 in the first 2–3 hours of recorded sleep time.

Associated codeReferenced CPT code for split‑night/polysomnography with titration: 95811.

Follow‑up actionIf diagnostic portion is positive for sleep apnea, schedule CPAP titration (CPT 95811) or a separate titration night as indicated.

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Template / Order Form for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sleep Studies

Coverage and Sequencing Requirements

Relevant CPT Codes

Ordering Options and Provider Instructions

Study Type Definitions

95806	Home Sleep Test
95810	Diagnostic Sleep Study - First Night
95811	Polysomnography with CPAP/BiPAP/APAP titration (including Split Night)
95805	Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) following Diagnostic Polysomnogram