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HCPCS G8843 is classified under Procedures / Professional Services, in the More Quality Measures subgroup.
Documentation of reason(s) for not measuring an apnea hypopnea index (ahi), a respiratory disturbance index (rdi), or a respiratory event index (rei) within 2 months after initial evaluation for suspected obstructive sleep apnea (e.g., medical, neurological, or psychiatric disease that prohibits successful completion of a sleep study, patients for whom a sleep study would present a bigger risk than benefit or would pose an undue burden, dementia, patients previously diagnosed with osa and severity assessed by another provider, patients who decline ahi/rdi/rei measurement, patients who had a financial reason for not completing testing, test was ordered but not completed, patients decline because their insurance (payer) does not cover the expense)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Procedures / Professional Services More Quality Measures |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS G8843 by major payers:
$66.99
BCBS / Anthem
$54.00
UnitedHealthcare
$0.01
Aetna
$1.16
Cigna
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS G8843 vs. Other More Quality Measures Codes
The table lists codes related to G8843. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| G8842-HCPCS | Low | Apnea hypopnea index (ahi), respiratory disturbance index (rdi) or respiratory event index (rei) documented or measured within 2 months after initial evaluation for suspected obstructive sleep apnea |
| G8843-HCPCS | Low | Documentation of reason(s) for not measuring an apnea hypopnea index (ahi), a respiratory disturbance index (rdi), or a respiratory event index (rei) within 2 months after initial evaluation for suspected obstructive sleep apnea (e.g., medical, neurological, or psychiatric disease that prohibits successful completion of a sleep study, patients for whom a sleep study would present a bigger risk than benefit or would pose an undue burden, dementia, patients previously diagnosed with osa and severity assessed by another provider, patients who decline ahi/rdi/rei measurement, patients who had a financial reason for not completing testing, test was ordered but not completed, patients decline because their insurance (payer) does not cover the expense) |
| G8844-HCPCS | Low | Apnea hypopnea index (ahi), respiratory disturbance index (rdi), or respiratory event index (rei) not documented or measured within 2 months after initial evaluation for suspected obstructive sleep apnea, reason not given |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G8843. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Provider Type
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