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KMAP BULLETIN: Coverage of CPAP and BiPAP
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Sleep Medicine, Pulmonology, Family Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas Medicaid has updated its coverage criteria for CPAP (E0601) and BiPAP (E0470) devices for treating obstructive sleep apnea, effective July 1, 2024. The policy establishes specific requirements including in-person clinical evaluations, sleep study documentation with defined AHI/RDI thresholds, and patient instruction requirements.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update Kansas Medicaid CPAP/BiPAP authorization requests to include required documentation: in-person clinical evaluation notes, sleep study results showing AHI/RDI ≥15 events per hour (minimum 30 events) OR AHI/RDI 5-14 events per hour (minimum 10 events) with documented symptoms or comorbidities, and proof of patient instruction from device supplier. Update prior authorization templates to capture these specific criteria to prevent claim denials.