Ideal Rx for Auto purchase

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:57 pm

per cpap.com (Prescriptions) a stated pressure level is not required UNLESS you are ordering a straight CPAP or (non-auto) bi-level machine. No pressure level required for any form of auto. Also, script can say "CPAP" and you can still order an APAP.

Not sure if "CPAP" on script would preclude you from getting an APAP from another source, and not sure if "w/C-Flex" would prohibit you from getting a non-Respironics machine from another source. I think that would depend on your other source. DMEs seem to want the script written specifically for the machine. I'd suggest you contact the place you want to buy from and see what THEY require.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:06 pm

per cpap.com (Prescriptions) a stated pressure level is not required UNLESS you are ordering a straight CPAP or (non-auto) bi-level machine. No pressure level required for any form of auto. Also, script can say "CPAP" and you can still order an APAP.

Not sure if "CPAP" on script would preclude you from getting an APAP from another source, and not sure if "w/C-Flex" would prohibit you from getting a non-Respironics machine from another source. I think that would depend on your other source. DMEs seem to want the script written specifically for the machine. I'd suggest you contact the place you want to buy from and see what THEY require.

Sleeper · Post by **Sleeper** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:07 pm

Question:

What's the ideal wording on a script for an auto machine, that would give you the most flexibility to purchase what you want - now and in the future ?

I realize that a CPAP Rx will buy you an auto machine from some online retailers, but I do want to get this from my doctor to have on hand regardless.

If "CFlex" is written on the Rx, for example, would that preclude you from buying, say, a PB420E ?

In other words, what's the most open-ended wording possible? I just want to take it to him and say, "here, please write it like so."

NightHawkeye · Post by **NightHawkeye** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:13 pm

My physician wrote the prescription as "BiPAP machine of choice". He would have quit with that but I also had him put a pressure setting on it, because CPAP.com requires it.

Regards,
Bill

Sleeper · Post by **Sleeper** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:45 pm

That's funny -- Posts from Guest seem to "float" to the top of the thread.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:47 pm

That's because we're so loved and wanted!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:48 pm

Nuts. Apparently only some of us float to the top.

yardbird · Post by **yardbird** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:15 am

My script to cpap.com simply said "Auto CPAP" and from there I could choose whatever auto machine I wanted. "C-Flex" is a respironics term. If you're wanting an auto PAP just get a script that says AUTO CPAP and then you can buy whatever you want.

Perry · Post by **Perry** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:30 pm

The script I have recommended for years is "AutoCPAP with software & Heated Humidifier"

Of course, I predate when the software was readily available - and most of the APAP companies had the software listed as a prescription item (that is the choice of the Mfr when they apply for permission to the FDA to distribute the machine and accessories). I understand that now many of the companies have backed off of that - but the above script would certainly cover all possibilities and make it clear to any DME that you get the software (and some insurance companies will cover software cost if it is prescribed).

You may or may not need a heated Humidifier - but having one (or having the ability to buy one) and not needing it is a lot better than not having one and needing it. Again no DME can argue with you.

Be sure that you have a copy of the prescription, and keep it handy in case something goes wrong. I have twice had to buy things on the fly in strange cities which I could readily do as I had a copy of the prescription with me.

Perry

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inacpapfog · Post by **inacpapfog** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 6:48 pm

Perry , that's a good point you make about keeping cpap prescription handy! Thanks!

nodding off · Post by **nodding off** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:37 pm

Here's what my Dr. wrote at the suggestion of my DME (yes, there are a few out there who are not evil)
APAP 5-20CM
heated humidification
provide clinician's manual

it worked!

sthnreb · Post by **sthnreb** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:35 pm

Bipap or Cpap is sufficient. An auto is just a form of the bipap and cpap.

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Additional Comments: Resmed AirCurve 10 VAuto BiLevel with HumidAir