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Implant of Tongue Nerve Stimulator for Sleep Apnea

South Carolina rates for HCPCS 64582

Places a breathing-triggered stimulator that treats obstructive sleep apnea. Through incisions in the neck and chest, an electrode is placed on the nerve that controls tongue movement, a sensor that detects breathing effort is positioned, and a small pulse generator is implanted under the skin. During sleep the device gently stimulates the tongue forward so the airway stays open.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $16,596 · 10th–90th $1,000$53,7030%5%10%10th90th$16,596$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$14,454.40
Typical High
$29,512.09
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,466.84
Median
$50,118.72
Typical High
$112,201.85
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33,113.11
Median
$33,113.11
Typical High
$33,113.11
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$1,905.46
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15,488.17
Median
$27,542.29
Typical High
$75,857.76