What Is CPAP Compliance?
Posted On: August 3, 2021
You had a sleep study, you talked with your doctor, and now you have a CPAP Machine. There is a lot to get used to, and it can feel like a lot of pressure (no pun intended). On top of all that, you’re told you need to be “compliant” with your treatment so your insurance will continue to pay for the equipment.
We are going to break down what it means to be “compliant”, and how you can improve compliance. For the purpose of this article, we will be referring to Medicare Guidelines for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure devices, as many other insurance companies tend to follow Medicare’s rules.
How Is CPAP Compliance Measured?
If your insurance company is covering the cost of your CPAP equipment and supplies, they will want to know whether it is working for you, and how often you are using the equipment. Compliance is the measurement of how much you use your CPAP equipment and if it is working for you. 1
According to Medicare, you
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