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11.00.06u, Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Primary Snoring
Independence Blue Cross·Sleep Medicine, Pulmonology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 17, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Policy 11.00.06u updates medical necessity criteria for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Primary Snoring. This recent policy change (effective 02/17/2025) modifies coverage requirements and may impact prior authorization, documentation, or billing procedures for sleep-related diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Action Required
By 02/17/2025: Billing team and providers must review updated medical necessity criteria in Policy 11.00.06u for OSA and Primary Snoring treatment. Obtain the full policy details from https://medpolicy.ibx.com/ibc/Commercial/Pages/Site-Activity-View.aspx?FilterField1=MPSiteActivityLogMonth&FilterValue1=02&FilterField2=MPSiteActivityLogYear&FilterValue2=2025#commercial-11-00-06u to identify specific code requirements, prior authorization triggers, and documentation standards. Update billing system rules, prior authorization workflows, and provider encounter templates accordingly. Failure to comply with updated medical necessity criteria may result in claim denials and payment recoupments.