CommercialCoverageMedium impact
05.00.30p, Noninvasive Respiratory Assist Devices (RADs): Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Devices, Auto-Adjusting Positive Airway Pressure (APAP) and Bi-Level Devices
Independence Blue Cross·Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 29, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This is a reissue of the existing medical policy for Noninvasive Respiratory Assist Devices including CPAP, APAP, and Bi-Level devices. The policy is being reposted effective October 29, 2025, but only summary information is available to determine specific changes.
Action Required
By October 29, 2025: Billing team should review the full policy document at the provided URL to identify any changes to coverage criteria, documentation requirements, or billing procedures for respiratory assist devices. Update billing protocols and prior authorization workflows as needed based on the complete policy content.