Palmetto GBA Introduces Draft Home Testing LCD
Palmetto GBA has issued a draft local coverage determination for Polysomnography and Sleep Studies for Testing Sleep and Respiratory Disorders.
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CMS Proposes Changes to CPAP Reimbursement
In a move that has the potential to alter CPAP reimbursement, CMS is “proposing to prohibit payment to the supplier of the CPAP device when such supplier, or its affiliate, is directly or indirectly the provider of the sleep test that is used to diagnose a Medicare beneficiary with OSA,” according to information published in the Federal Register.
Read MoreSleep HealthCenters Offers 24-Hour Turnaround on Home Sleep Tests
The network of sleep centers boasts a 10-year history of home sleep testing.
Read MoreMore Sleep Education Down the Road for Truckers
A recent partnership is intended to diagnose and treat the approximately 28% of commercial truck drivers who are affected by sleep apnea.
Read MoreAcid Reflux Detection Device Gains Support
The Central California Ear, Nose & Throat Medical Group (CCENT) has adopted Restech’s Dx-pH Measurement System to detect acid reflux in the throat.
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