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I am a little confused about the expiration date mentioned. I thought that RXs simply expired once they were beyond a certain date. also and as important, I was told by my insurance company that a letter entitled " a letter of medical necessity and duration" was required from the doc before they would consider paying for anything. I was told it was not a big deal but none the less they needed it. Since my sleep doc is an idiot ( I am being unkind to idiots) I need to get everything in order before I get him involved. I guess there is a chance his office staff knows what they are doing. Does anyone have the typical verbiage for duration? Since I want an apap for the ability to monitor how I am doing (a pressure of 12 is fine, don't use ramp) do I just have the doc write an RX without a pressure?
Ken

My 3 seperate prescrpitions read: Remstar Auto C-flex cpap, Remstar heated humidifier with bag, hose and manuals(or equivilent) Sleep Apnea 780.57'

My next one reads:Utra Mirage full face mask with headgear Sleep Apnea 780.57


My last one reads: Encore pro software and smart card reader Sleep apnea 780.57.


It is written on a reg prescrption form with nothing written in the refill section, Keep the orginal copies- i faxed mine to cpap.com where I bought mine then submitted forms to Blue Cross for re-emburshment.