Denial of sleep study

[Phillys1stlady 32]

My insurance BCBS of PA (Personal Choice) decided they didn't wanna pay for my in center sleep study...however, they would pay for an in home study...has any did an in home study? Thx

[NewAshes 232]

it's actually a lot better

[gomekast 559]

I did the home one and it was a breeze! Super easy!

[I Am Resolute! 10]

I did the home study with sleep Solutions. They have a good system and it wasn't complicated. Someone delivered my machine and gave me a lesson. I did need to go to my Dr. and have him fuss with the settings.. ...all in all, it was fine.

[DeniseM 238]

I wish I could have done an in-home study!!! I HATED doing a sleep study- I've done two and both times were terrible! You will be SO much more comfortable in your own bed!!!

[Catherine707 253]

The in home version is much much better than going to a sleep center! Be glad that your insurance is forcing your hand on this one!

[Phillys1stlady 32]

Ok...thanks ladies for ur input...I was just worried this May be a sign they won't approve my surgery...I've done everything within the last week...the in home sleep study is scheduled for Tues....

[Phillys1stlady 32]

I do have another question...how do they monitor u?

[I Am Resolute! 10]

They send a small light weight package and instructions for you to put the monitors around your middle..and breathing mointors as well as an oxygen minor for your finger. They also call you to discuss before you use it and have a check for you to see if it was effective before you sent it back.You sleep and thats it. It is easily packaged back in the box and returned.

One thing ...and this is after you get a cpap...is that it is monitored by a cell modem and they would call me every week with stats....you used it this many hours..this average....how can we help you? There is also a small data card in the machine that records all use, and how effective it is. Yyou can pop it out and bring it to the dr. with you.

[Phillys1stlady 32]

They send a small light weight package and instructions for you to put the monitors around your middle..and breathing mointors as well as an oxygen minor for your finger. They also call you to discuss before you use it and have a check for you to see if it was effective before you sent it back.You sleep and thats it. It is easily packaged back in the box and returned. One thing ...and this is after you get a cpap...is that it is monitored by a cell modem and they would call me every week with stats....you used it this many hours..this average....how can we help you? There is also a small data card in the machine that records all use' date=' and how effective it is. Yyou can pop it out and bring it to the dr. with you.[/quote']

O ok...that makes sense...mine is coming from a local sleep center...they r going to drop it off n pick it up...thanks for ur help!

[I Am Resolute! 10]

Good luck!

[bubba6377 16]

I also have BCBS but in MI. They had me do a home sleep study first. I didn't pass that, so then they approved a sleep study. Two sleep studies later I ended up with a CPAP.

[Tiny One 223]

I wish I could have done an in-home study!!! I HATED doing a sleep study- I've done two and both times were terrible! You will be SO much more comfortable in your own bed!!!

Same here. I had 2 & hated that I was being watched b strangers. I often wondered if how they was able to get enough I info because I was up every hour wishing the night was over. Sooooooo glad I don't ever have to do another.

[Nesa 51]

I also have BCBS but in MI. They had me do a home sleep study first. I didn't pass that' date=' so then they approved a sleep study. Two sleep studies later I ended up with a CPAP.[/quote']

I have BCBS MI and I have to do it n a center =\