CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Sleep Disorders
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Sleep Medicine, Pulmonology, Family Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBS Mississippi updated their Sleep Disorders policy (L.2.01.415) removing prior authorization requirements for sleep studies performed outside the home setting, effective April 1, 2020. The policy establishes specific criteria for home sleep studies and lists 68 AASM-accredited sleep centers in Mississippi where covered sleep studies must be performed.
Action Required
For BCBS Mississippi members: Verify sleep study facilities are on the approved list of 68 AASM-accredited centers before scheduling. Update billing team reference materials with the new facility list. Ensure home sleep studies meet the 4-channel minimum recording requirements and are only used for appropriate patient populations (high-risk OSA adults without comorbid conditions like heart failure, chronic pulmonary disease, or neuromuscular disorders).