{"id":190,"date":"2020-04-15T17:27:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T17:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/?p=190"},"modified":"2020-05-19T17:30:09","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T17:30:09","slug":"why-bill-medical-insurance-for-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/why-bill-medical-insurance-for-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Bill Medical Insurance for Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve decided to start offering sleep apnea treatment to\nyour patients, which is a great addition to your practice, but are you aware\nthat you will need to incorporate medical billing processes for successful\ntreatment? If this is a new concept for you and your team, you\u2019re not alone. Although\nit might seem illogical to file medical insurance for\nsleep apnea<\/a> instead of dental, it\u2019s important that you understand why this\nis necessary in order for your patients to be covered for treatment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is the Difference Between Medical and Dental Insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a provider who works with a variety of dental insurance\ncompanies, you understand the reason behind this type of coverage. Your dental\nstaff is trained and knowledgeable about the process and can answer many of the\ncommonly asked questions about dental insurance. Designed to encourage individuals\nto take preventive measures to avoid future problems, dental insurance is far\ndifferent than its counterpart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike dental, medical insurance is used to help individuals\nwho are already dealing with health-related issues. Since sleep apnea is not considered\na condition that affects only the mouth, the various types of treatment, one of\nwhich is an oral device, will be covered under medical insurance, not dental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Filing Medical Insurance is Necessary for Oral Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because oral devices are considered medical equipment and\nnot dental, it must be filed under the former type of insurance \u2013 a timely, yet\nbeneficial process for both you and your clients. Although it can take time in\nthe beginning, using a third-party billing company that focuses on sleep apnea\nand medical insurance can help lessen the burden on your staff as well as increase\npatient satisfaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order for your practice to receive a reimbursement for\nyour patient\u2019s oral device, a few things must be acquired:<\/p>\n\n\n\n