Respiratory Question for the Week of March 18, 2019

Question:

What are the typical disorders reported for sleep study code 95807?

Answer:

Disorders typically diagnosed by this sleep study include the following:

Sleep-disordered breathing, which may be caused by obstructive or central nervous system disorders
Problems staying awake during normal waking hours
Problems with sleep-disruptive behaviors (such as sleepwalking, night terrors, or bed-wetting)
Problems with daytime sleepiness or insomnia due to sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome
Changes to the sleep cycle that interfere with the ability to sleep soundly

95807

Sleep study, simultaneous recording of ventilation, respiratory effort, ECG or heart rate, and oxygen saturation, attended by a technologist

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