Anthem Blue Cross Connecticut Commercial Clinical Policy

Anthem Blue Cross Connecticut DME.00043 Neuromuscular Electrical Training for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Snoring Form

Effective Date

12/28/2023

Last Reviewed

08/10/2023

Original Document

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This document addresses the use of neuromuscular electrical training of the tongue muscles as a treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or snoring. The eXciteOSA® (Signifier Medical Technologies, Needham, MA) is the first OSA treatment device to be used while awake and is intended to improve tongue function.

Position Statement

Investigational and Not Medically Necessary:

The use of a neuromuscular electrical training device is considered investigational and not medically necessary for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea or snoring.

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