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Why would someone need a full sleep study after having a home apnea monitor study that showed sleep apnea?

Q: why would someone need a full sleep study after having a home apnea monitor study that showed sleep apnea?

: To get any third-party insurance to pay for the expensive equipment and supplies, a person needs to meet the criteria set by the insurer. Most require a monitored sleep study that demonstrates a specific number of apnea events per hour and evidence of a negative effect on the body. The equipment and supplies are by prescription.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

To get any third-party insurance to pay for the expensive equipment and supplies, a person needs to meet the criteria set by the insurer. Most require a monitored sleep study that demonstrates a specific number of apnea events per hour and evidence of a negative effect on the body. The equipment and supplies are by prescription.

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Answered 7/27/2022

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Why would someone need a full sleep study after having a home apnea monitor study that showed sleep apnea?

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