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LCD L38398: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea — First Coast

Policy ID: LCD-L38398Specialty: PulmonologyAdded: 9/12/2026Effective: March 15, 2020lcd
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What changed

HNS for OSA: coverage criteria & CPAP-failure docs required in FL/PR/VI

Who’s affected: Pulmonology billing teams · Effective: March 15, 2020

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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