Sleep study O2 sat 49% - how bad is that?

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Post by Wulfman » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:02 pm

DME is "stretching the truth".

There are TWO insurance codes for Bi-PAP.....rental and purchase.
(the ST versions are for special situations.....stands for Spontaneous Timed)

Try to get the doctor to add "Auto" to the Rx.

Den


* EO601 RR is CPAP rental.
* E0601 NU is CPAP purchase.
* A7034 is CPAP nasal mask, including all nasal masks, Nasal Aire, Breeze, Spiritus.
* A7032 is CPAP nasal mask cushion.
* A7030 is CPAP Full Face mask.
* A7031 is CPAP Full Face mask cushion.
* A7044 is CPAP Full Oral Interface.
* A7046 is CPAP Humidifier Chamber.
* A7037 is CPAP tubing, long and short hoses.
* A7038 is CPAP disposable filter.
* A7039 is CPAP gross particle (foam) filter.
* A7035 is CPAP headgear.
* A7033 is CPAP nasal pillows.
* A7036 is CPAP chinstrap.
* E0561 NU is CPAP Passover Humidifier
* E0562 NU is CPAP Heated Humidifier
* E0470 RR is BiPAP rental.
* E0470 NU is BiPAP purchase.

* E0471 RR is BiPAP-ST rental.
* E0471 NU is BiPAP-ST purchase.

(5) REMstar Autos w/C-Flex & (6) REMstar Pro 2 CPAPs w/C-Flex - Pressure Setting = 14 cm.
"Passover" Humidification - ResMed Ultra Mirage FF - Encore Pro w/Card Reader & MyEncore software - Chiroflow pillow
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