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We have compiled a list of the CMS coverage policies by region for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Please follow the links below to go to the CMS Web site and view the individual coverage policies in your region. Please note that once you click on each link, you will need to accept the disclaimer before you can view the policy.


Region 1 - Boston

Connecticut , Massachusetts , Maine , New Hampshire , Rhode Island , Vermont

A34060: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)-CR 3843 http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/m_a.asp?id=34060&ver=2&cid=00180

A34634: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/m_a.asp?id=34634&ver=3&cid=00021

A34737: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/m_a.asp?id=34737&ver=3&cid=00524

A34061: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)-CR 3843
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/m_a.asp?id=34061&ver=2&cid=00181

A45558: LCD Revisions Summary Article for July 2007
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/cpt_license.asp?type=article&page=results.asp&article_id=45558&article_version=2&basket=article:45558...

A38604: March 2006 Policy Update Summary
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/cpt_license.asp?type=article&page=results.asp&article_id=38604&article_version=3&basket=article:38604:...

 

Region 2 - New York

New Jersey , New York , Puerto Rico , Virgin Islands

L11518: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure System (CPAP)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/m_d.asp?id=11518&ver=19&cid=77012

A20195: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure System (CPAP) Devices - Policy Article - Effective July 2007