CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for Central Sleep Apnea
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·Cardiology, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield policy A.2.02.33 continues to classify phrenic nerve stimulation for central sleep apnea as investigational, meaning it is not covered. The policy was updated to remove deleted CPT codes 0424T-0436T and confirms that current CPT codes 33276-33288 and 93150-93153 remain non-covered.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must ensure all phrenic nerve stimulation procedures (CPT 33276-33288, 93150-93153) are flagged as non-covered/investigational for BCBS plans. Update billing system to prevent automatic submission of these codes. Verify patients have alternative coverage or are prepared for self-pay before scheduling these procedures.