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#1 Posted : Thursday, May 19, 2016 11:43:13 AM(UTC)
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Hello,

First, thank you for having this forum. I have to cross code D5899 for snoring, no sleep apnea diagnosed. What would be the correct medical code?

Thanks again.
Michele
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#2 Posted : Thursday, May 19, 2016 3:24:58 PM(UTC)
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Hi Michele!

No problem, the code for a custom made oral appliance for snoring and/or sleep apnea is:
E0486 - Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

If the device is not custom made but pre-fabricated, the code is:
E0485 - Oral device/appliance used to reduce upper airway collapsibility, adjustable or non-adjustable, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

The ICD-10 diagnosis code for snoring is:
R06.83

However, just a heads up, most medical insurers do not offer coverage for oral appliances to treat snoring alone, as they consider it "not medically necessary". However, most insurer will cover them with a diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Hope this helps, have a great day!
mike121
#3 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2016 8:09:49 AM(UTC)
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Hello
As i was also suffering from problem of snoring.I want to share some of the symptoms of this problem that i feel are:
* Restlessness during sleep
* Daytime sleepiness
* Feeling tired all the time
If you are facing the above symptoms than definitely you are suffering from problem of snoring.
The best possible solution for snoring problem is use of chin-strap.
I booked this product from http://topsnoringsolution.com/
My suggestion for you is once try this product.

Edited by user Monday, October 24, 2016 8:40:25 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

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