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james9437

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following evidence would support Medicare reimbursement for adult nasal CPAP equipment to treat sleep apnea?
 
  a. History of loud snoring while sleeping and marked obesity
  b. Polysomnography confirming sleep apnea
  c. 6-hr sleep video demonstrating major sleep disturbances
  d. Clinical laboratory evaluation showing erythrocytosis and hypercapnia

Question 2

After making a home care visit, to whom should you forward copies of your written report? 1. Patient's physician 2. Patient's family 3. Home care agency
 
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3
  d. 1 and 3 only


kaillie

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
For Medicare reimbursement of home nasal CPAP equipment, the sleep apnea diagnosis must be confirmed by polysomnography.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Copies should be sent to the patient's physician, the home care referral source, and any other member of the team requiring this information.


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