HCPCS code G8852 describes the prescription of positive airway pressure therapy. This code is used to identify the specific service of prescribing positive airway pressure therapy to patients. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G8852, including its official description, procedure, when to use it, billing guidelines, historical information, Medicare and…

HCPCS code G8851 describes the assessment of adherence to therapy on an annual basis. This assessment can be done through an objective informatics system or through self-reporting if objective reporting is not available or documented. This code falls under the category of medical care and is not separately priced by Part B of Medicare. 1….

HCPCS code G8850 describes a situation where positive airway pressure therapy is not prescribed, and the reason for not prescribing it is not given. This code is used to indicate that a patient is not receiving positive airway pressure therapy, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), and there…

HCPCS code G8849 describes the documentation of reason(s) for not prescribing positive airway pressure therapy. This code is used to indicate the various reasons why a patient may not be able to tolerate or receive positive airway pressure therapy, such as alternative therapies being used, patient decline, financial constraints, or lack of insurance coverage. 1….

HCPCS code G8848 describes mild obstructive sleep apnea, specifically referring to an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) or respiratory disturbance index (RDI) of less than 15. This code is used to identify and classify cases of mild obstructive sleep apnea, which is a common sleep disorder characterized by partial or complete blockage of the upper airway…

HCPCS code G8846 describes the identification and documentation of moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea (apnea hypopnea index (ahi) or respiratory disturbance index (rdi) of 15 or greater). This code is used to indicate the presence of significant breathing disruptions during sleep, which can have a significant impact on a patient’s overall health and quality…

HCPCS code G8845 describes the use of positive airway pressure therapy that is prescribed by a healthcare provider. This code is used to identify the specific service of prescribing and recommending the use of positive airway pressure therapy for patients. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G8845, including its official…

HCPCS code G8844 describes a specific situation where the apnea hypopnea index (AHI), respiratory disturbance index (RDI), or respiratory event index (REI) has not been documented or measured within 2 months of the initial evaluation for suspected obstructive sleep apnea, and the reason for this lack of documentation is not given. This code falls under…

HCPCS code G8843 describes the documentation of reason(s) for not measuring an apnea hypopnea index (AHI), a respiratory disturbance index (RDI), or a respiratory event index (REI) within 2 months of initial evaluation for suspected obstructive sleep apnea. This code is used to indicate the various medical, neurological, or psychiatric conditions that may prohibit the…

HCPCS code G8842 describes the measurement or documentation of the apnea hypopnea index (AHI), respiratory disturbance index (RDI), or respiratory event index (REI) within two months of the initial evaluation for suspected obstructive sleep apnea. This code is used to identify and bill for the diagnostic assessment of sleep-related breathing disorders. 1. What is HCPCS…