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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, [...]
The AASM has revised the Standards for Accreditation to simplify requirements that have a limited bearing on the quality of a sleep facility or independent sleep practice. These revised standards have been posted online and take effect July 1, 2019. You can now download [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) was readmitted to the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates during its 2019 annual meeting, which was held June 8 – 12 in Chicago. Based on the number of AASM physician members who joined the AMA [...]
The AASM has released several new products just in time for the kickoff of summer. Start your summer learning with these resources today! 2019 Sleep Medicine Disruptors On-Demand Our June Product of the Month is composed of recordings and slides from nine lectures exploring [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the recipient of the 2019 Young Investigator Award, Shadab Rahman, PhD, MPH, and the three individuals who received the honorable mention designation. They were recognized by AASM President Dr. Douglas Kirsch during the AASM general membership meeting [...]
SAN ANTONIO – Today, Dr. Kelly A. Carden became the 34th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors. Carden assumed the role during SLEEP 2019, the 33rd annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), which is [...]
When you become a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), you’ll gain a network of over 8,500 colleagues who share the same passion and challenges that you do. There are many benefits to AASM membership, and the list is continually expanding [...]
Over the past year, the AASM Accreditation Committee has been evaluating the Standards for Accreditation after being commissioned by the AASM Board of Directors to simplify requirements that have a limited bearing on the quality of a sleep facility. These revised standards, along with [...]
The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee recently reviewed a payer policy from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Diagnosis and Medical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. The committee evaluated the insurer policy and assigned a score based on nine criteria, aligned with the [...]
If you are the primary contact or medical director of an AASM-accredited facility member, then the AASM needs to know more about your membership experience. You may have recently participated in the AASM individual member survey. This survey is different and is related to [...]