Insurance & coverage for oral appliances
Oral appliance therapy runs through your medical insurance. Here's how coverage and billing work.
Oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea is billed through medical insurance, not dental insurance, because it treats a medical condition. At A-Z Sleep & Airway Center in Glen Allen, our team verifies your benefits before treatment, handles the billing for you, and offers financing through Cherry if you'd like to spread out the cost.
Insurance & sleep treatment
Billed through medical, not dental
Sleep and airway treatment is a medical service, so your oral appliance is billed through your medical insurance rather than dental. We bill your medical insurance and handle the billing for you, so you’re not left sorting out claims on your own.
How we handle coverage
Every appliance is backed by a diagnosis and a physician referral, which is part of what makes it a covered medical treatment. Before you start, we verify your benefits and walk you through what your specific plan covers and what, if anything, you can expect to pay out of pocket.
Options if you’re uninsured or want to spread out cost
We also offer financing through Cherry, so you can break treatment into manageable payments. Our goal is to keep cost from standing between you and better sleep.
What you can count on
Billed through your medical insurance
Benefits verified before you start
Financing available through Cherry
Billing handled for you
What patients ask us
Does my dental insurance cover this?
Oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea is billed through your medical insurance, not dental, because it treats a medical condition. We bill your medical insurance and verify your benefits before treatment.
How do I find out what I’ll pay?
We verify your benefits before you begin and explain what your plan covers and any out-of-pocket cost. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so we go over the details with you up front rather than leaving you guessing.
What if I don’t have insurance?
We also offer financing through Cherry to spread out the cost of treatment. We’ll help you find an option that works.
More questions, answered
Why is sleep treatment billed through medical insurance instead of dental?
Sleep apnea is a medical condition, so treating it, even with an oral appliance made by a dental provider, is billed through your medical insurance. This is different from routine dental work. We handle the medical billing for you so the process is straightforward.
What financing options do you offer for sleep treatment?
We offer financing through Cherry, which lets you split the cost of treatment into smaller, manageable payments over time. Combined with medical insurance, it helps keep cost from standing between you and better sleep. Our team can walk you through applying during your visit.
Will I know my out-of-pocket cost before I start treatment?
Yes. We verify your medical benefits before you begin and explain what your plan covers and what, if anything, you'll owe. We go over the numbers with you up front so you can decide with full information.
Do I need a diagnosis before insurance will cover an appliance?
Yes. Insurance covers oral appliance therapy as a treatment for diagnosed sleep apnea, so a sleep study and diagnosis come first. That's also why we always test before treating, since a documented diagnosis is both good medicine and what makes your coverage possible.
Do you accept Medicare for sleep treatment?
Yes, we accept Medicare for sleep and airway care, which runs through medical insurance. Our Glen Allen team verifies your Medicare benefits before treatment and explains what's covered, so you know where you stand before you begin. Financing through Cherry is also available if you'd like to spread out any remaining cost.
Ready to stop guessing about your sleep?
If you snore, wake up tired, or have been told you stop breathing at night, the first step is simple. Call us and we will get you scheduled.