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​​​​​Updates to medical policy on obstructive sleep apnea and primary snoring​

July 19, 2022

​Effective July 18, 2022, AmeriHealth New Jersey and AmeriHealth Pennsylvania have updated their medical policy on the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Primary Snoring for their members. 

The following CPT® codes should be used to report implantation, revision or replacement, and removal of a Hypoglossal Nerve Neurostimulator (HNS) for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA):

  • 64582
  • 64583
  • 64584

The following CPT codes have been deleted from this policy:

  • 64568
  • 64569
  • 64570

For detailed information, please refer to Medical Policy #11.00.06o: Treatment of Obst​ructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Primary Snoring.

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