Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Devices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Policy Article

Revision Effective Date: 08/08/2021
CODING GUIDELINES:
Removed: Coding and billing information pertaining to multifunction ventilators coded E0467
CODING VERIFICATION REVIEW:
Removed: Section header and PDAC coding verification review (CVR) information, including CVR information pertaining to products coded E0467


05/16/2024: At this time the 21st Century Cures Act applies to new and revised LCDs which require comment and notice. This revision is to an article that is not a local coverage determination.

Revision Effective Date: 08/08/2021
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC DMEPOS ITEMS PURSUANT TO FINAL RULE 1713 (84 FED. REG VOL 217):
Revised: “provides” to “provide”
Removed: “The link will be located here once it is available.”
Added: “The required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List is available here.” with a hyperlink to the list


04/14/2022: At this time the 21st Century Cures Act applies to new and revised LCDs which require comment and notice. This revision is to an article that is not a local coverage determination.

Revision Effective Date: 08/08/2021
CODING GUIDELINES:
Revised: Coding instructions for multifunction ventilators (E0467) (Effective 01/01/2019)
CODING VERIFICATION REVIEW:
Added: Section header and PDAC coding verification review (CVR) information
Added: CVR requirement for products coded E0467


11/11/2021: At this time the 21st Century Cures Act applies to new and revised LCDs which require comment and notice. This revision is to an article that is not a local coverage determination.

Revision Effective Date: 08/08/2021
NON-MEDICAL NECESSITY COVERAGE AND PAYMENT RULES:
Revised: Medicare Benefit Policy Manual reference
POLICY SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
Revised: Typographical error, by adding comma after “Limitations” when referencing “Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity”
CODING GUIDELINES:
Revised: Language related to HCPCS code A9279 and the incorrect use of NOC codes for monitoring technologies

06/24/2021: At this time 21st Century Cures Act applies to new and revised LCDs which require comment and notice. This revision is to an article that is not a local coverage determination.

Revision Effective Date: 04/03/2020
CODING GUIDELINES:
Revised: Guidance for billing HCPCS code E0467 based on DOS


07/16/2020: At this time 21st Century Cures Act applies to new and revised LCDs which require comment and notice. This revision is to an article that is not a local coverage determination.

Revision Effective Date: 01/01/2020
NON-MEDICAL NECESSITY COVERAGE AND PAYMENT RULES:
Removed: REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC DMEPOS ITEMS PURSUANT TO 42 CFR 410.38(g) section
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC DMEPOS ITEMS PURSUANT TO FINAL RULE 1713 (84 Fed. Reg Vol 217):
Added: Section and related information based on Final Rule 1713
POLICY SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
Added: "in-person" to initial evaluation
Revised: "practitioner" to "treating practitioner"
Removed: Dispensing order and WOPD related information
ICD-10 CODES THAT SUPPORT MEDICAL NECESSITY:
Revised: Section header “ICD-10 Codes that are Covered” updated to “ICD-10 Codes that Support Medical Necessity”
ICD-10 CODES THAT DO NOT SUPPORT MEDICAL NECESSITY:
Revised: Section header “ICD-10 Codes that are Not Covered” updated to “ICD-10 Codes that DO NOT Support Medical Necessity”


03/05/2020: At this time 21st Century Cures Act applies to new and revised LCDs which require comment and notice. This revision is to an article that is not a local coverage determination.

Revision Effective Date: 01/01/2019
CODING GUIDELINES:
 Revised: E0467 Coding Guidelines to include custom fabricated oral appliances


04/04/2019: At this time 21st Century Cures Act applies to new and revised LCDs which require comment and notice. This revision is to an article that is not a local coverage determination.

Revision Effective Date: 01/01/2019
CODING GUIDELINES:
Added: E0467 Coding Guidelines
ICD-10 CODES THAT ARE COVERED:
Added: Diagnosis code formerly listed in the LCD
ICD-10 CODES THAT ARE NOT COVERED:
Added: Notation excluding all unlisted diagnosis codes from coverage


02/28/2019: At this time 21st Century Cures Act applies to new and revised LCDs which require comment and notice. This revision is to an article that is not a local coverage determination.

Revision Effective Date: 08/01/2018
NON-MEDICAL NECESSITY COVERAGE AND PAYMENT RULES:
Added: Claims for A9279 are denied as statutorily non-covered.
CODING GUIDELINES:
Revised: Coding guidance for A9279 and other NOC codes


07/19/2018: At this time 21st Century Cures Act applies to new and revised LCDs that restrict coverage, which require comment and notice. This revision is to an article that is not a local coverage determination.

Revision Effective Date: 01/01/2017
POLICY SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
ADDED: Direction for REPLACEMENT OF ACCESSORIES FOR MEDICARE-PAID, BENEFICIARY-OWNED EQUIPMENT


06/14/2018: At this time 21st Century Cures Act applies to new and revised LCDs that restrict coverage, which require comment and notice. This revision is to an article that is not a local coverage determination.

Revision Effective Date: 01/01/2017
NON-MEDICAL NECESSITY COVERAGE AND PAYMENT RULES:
Added: 42 CFR 410.38(g)
POLICY SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
Added: Policy specific coverage criteria and Miscellaneous instructions (previously in the related LCD), and Modifier instructions
RELATED LOCAL COVERAGE DOCUMENTS:
Added: LCD-related Standard Documentation Requirements Language Article

Revision Effective Date: 07/01/2016
NON-MEDICAL NECESSITY COVERAGE AND PAYMENT RULES:
Revised Standard Language to add Statutory prescription (order) requirements, revised Face to Face and ACA requirements (Effective 04/28/2016)

Effective July 1, 2016 oversight for DME MAC Articles is the responsibility of CGS Administrators, LLC 18003 and 17013 and Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC 19003 and 16013. No other changes have been made to the Articles.

Revision Effective Date: 10/01/2015
NON-MEDICAL NECESSITY COVERAGE AND PAYMENT RULES:
Added:  Standard language reference to benefit category citation in Social Security Act.
Added:  Statutory denial for liners
Revised: Face-to-Face Standard Language
CODING GUIDELINES:
Added:  Correct coding of liners
Added:  Correct coding of monitoring technology

Revision Effective Date: 10/01/2014
NON-MEDICAL NECESSITY COVERAGE AND PAYMENT RULES:
Added: Added: HCPCS codes E0470 and E0471 to the ACA 6407 requirement table (effective 07/01/13)