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Author(s) -
Klein Max,
Reynolds Louis G.,
Karlson Karl H.,
Chaudhary Bashir,
Porubsky Edward S.,
Hidalgo Humberto A.,
Silverman Michael
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
pediatric pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.866
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1099-0496
pISSN - 8755-6863
DOI - 10.1002/ppul.1950060317
Subject(s) - medicine , cape , child health , pediatrics , family medicine , history , archaeology
1.0 A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) device requires prior authorization through the Quality and Care Management Division and is considered medically necessary when ordered by a pulmonologist, neurologist, or a physician board certified in sleep medicine for patients with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosed using a clinical evaluation and either a positive polysomnograghy (PSG) performed in a sleep laboratory or a Type II, Type III, or Type IV home sleep study test (HST) measuring at least 3 channels .
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