Price Comparison

Compare the cost of each type of therapy over a 5-year period. Actual patient cost will vary depending on the individual insurance plan, deductibles, co-insurance, and copays.

CPAP - $4,317

Oral Appliance - $2,500

The cost shown above was calculated based on the average Medicare reimbursement for the CPAP machine and associated supplies delivered according to the following schedule:

• Mask - every 3 months

• Tubing - once every 3 months

• Humidifier - once every 6 months

• Filters - two per month

The exact out-of-pocket cost will depend on the individual's insurance plan and how often supplies are provided.

The cost shown above generally includes the dentist's initial examination and follow-up visits after the oral appliance has been fitted; reimbursement is all inclusive of all time, labor, materials, professional services, radiology and laboratory costs necessary to provide and fit the oral appliance.

The exact out-of-pocket cost will depend on the individual's insurance plan.

Inspire - $30,000 - 40,000

The device is covered by most insurance providers. The exact out-of-pocket cost will depend on the individual’s insurance plan. Also, the Inspire implantation procedure is mostly performed as an outpatient surgery, so there are medical bills that will have to be taken into account.

According to a cnet.com article on Inspire, an individual can expect to see a total bill of around $30,000 to $40,000 for the surgery plus the cost of the Inspire sleep apnea device, before insurance.