Local Coverage DeterminationSleep Medicine

LCD L38312: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea — Noridian

LCD-L38312

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L38312
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
March 15, 2020
MAC region
Noridian

Summary

The LCD on Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation affects billing for obstructive sleep apnea treatments by clarifying coverage criteria and documentation requirements. Providers must ensure compliance with th

New LCD impacts sleep apnea treatment billing.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=38312&ver=5

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