Respiratory Assist Devices CPAP-BiPAP - Health Plan of Nevada
Respiratory Assist Devices CPAP-BiPAP - Health Plan of Nevada
Respiratory Assist Devices CPAP-BiPAP - Health Plan of Nevada
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APPLICABLE CODES<br />
CPT ® Code<br />
Description<br />
94660<br />
Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (<strong>CPAP</strong>), initiation and<br />
management<br />
94799 Unlisted pulmonary service or procedure<br />
CPT ® is a registered trademark <strong>of</strong> the American Medical Association<br />
HCPCS Codes<br />
E0470<br />
E0471<br />
E0601<br />
E0561<br />
E0562<br />
<strong>Respiratory</strong> assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate<br />
feature, used with noninvasive interface, e. g., nasal or facial mask<br />
(intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device)<br />
<strong>Respiratory</strong> assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with backup rate<br />
feature, used with noninvasive interface, e. g., nasal or facial mask<br />
(intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device)<br />
Single level continuous positive airway pressure device<br />
Humidifier, non-heated, used with positive airway pressure device<br />
Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device<br />
REFERENCES<br />
Ballester E, Badia JR, Hernandes L, et al. Evidence <strong>of</strong> the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> continuous positive airway<br />
pressure in the treatment <strong>of</strong> sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med<br />
1999;159:495-501.<br />
Barbe R, Mayoralas LR, Duran J, et al. Treatment with continuous positive airway pressure is not<br />
effective in individuals with sleep apnea but no daytime sleepiness. Ann Intern Med 2001;134:1015-<br />
1023.<br />
Bradley TD, Phillipson EA. Pathogenesis and pathophysiology <strong>of</strong> the obstructive sleep apnea<br />
syndrome. Med Clin NA 1985;69:1169-1185.<br />
Calverley PM. Nasal <strong>CPAP</strong> in cardiac failure: case not proven". Sleep 1996 Dec;19 (10 Suppl):S236-9.<br />
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) NCD for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (C-<br />
PAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) (NCD 240.4) Effective March 13, 2008. Accessed<br />
August 2010.<br />
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). DME MAC Noridian Administrative Services<br />
(19003) LCD for Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) <strong>Devices</strong> for the Treatment <strong>of</strong> Obstructive Sleep<br />
Apnea (L171) Effective: October 01, 1993. Updated: March 07, 2010. Revision Eff: April 01, 2010.<br />
Accessed August 2010.<br />
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