Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
J5 · Effective Jun 14, 2020
10 active Medicare policies list G47.9, and 12 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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J5 · Effective Jun 14, 2020
J8 · Effective Jun 14, 2020
J15 · Effective Mar 6, 2017
JE · Effective Jun 5, 2017
JF · Effective Jun 5, 2017
J5 · Effective Feb 16, 2017
J8 · Effective Feb 16, 2017
J5 · Effective Jun 26, 2025
National · Effective Mar 5, 2026
12 policies from 3 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of G47.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Pharyngometers and SNAP Testing System | May 2, 2023 | Covered |
| Actigraphy and Accelerometry | Oct 3, 2023 | Covered |
| Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy | Sep 7, 2023 | Covered |
| Holter Monitors | Mar 14, 2023 | Covered |
| Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) | May 2, 2023 | Covered |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults | Mar 13, 2024 | Covered |
National · Effective Sep 11, 2025
| Phototherapy for Psychiatric Disorders | Jun 6, 2023 | Covered |
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| Pulse Oximetry and Capnography for Home Use | Nov 2, 2023 | Covered |
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| Policy | Effective | Status of G47.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Balloon Sinus Ostial Dilation | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Oral, Pharyngeal and Maxillofacial Surgical Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Snoring | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Thyroid Testing | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of G47.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Electroencephalography | Feb 15, 2026 | Covered |