The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee has reviewed a recently revised payer policy focusing on diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea in adults. The committee completed a new payer policy scorecard after evaluating the revised Sleep Disorder Management Diagnostic & Treatment Guidelines policy from [...]

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has launched #SleepTechnology, a new, online resource to familiarize members with trending and popular sleep devices and apps. Developed by the AASM Consumer and Clinical Technology Committee, it comprises listings that provide concise, at-a-glance summaries of both [...]

On July 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2020 Proposed Rule summarizing proposed revisions to the Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program. Many of the proposals included in the rule continue to prioritize the Patients Over Paperwork initiative, [...]

On July 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule citing potential revisions to payment policies under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and other Part B payment policies. Highlights of the proposed rule that will impact sleep medicine include: [...]

The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee recently reviewed a policy from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, “Diagnosis and Medical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.” The committee evaluated the policy and assigned a score based on nine criteria, aligned with the [...]

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is partnering with ArborMetrix to create the first qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) dedicated solely to sleep medicine. The AASM issued a request for proposals in September 2018 and decided to partner with ArborMetrix due to its informatics [...]

Question: What code is used for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)? Answer: There are three different code series that can be used to report cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Some providers report evaluation and management (E/M) codes for new and established patients, [...]