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Physician Sleep Study Support
Click on the link on the left to download blank sleep study request forms.
After printing and filling out, please FAX YOUR FORM TO 1.877.278.8435
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Physician FAQs
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What sleep study should I order for my patients?
On the Sleep Study Request Form, under "Please order one of the following", choosing the option in the upper left hand box this allows the most versatility to be provided for a sleep study. If patient has only the PSG box selected, in order to get a CPAP, another order will have to be sent. Also, with choosing of the left upper hand box the patient will be automatically referred for DME, which will decrease time to treatment for the patient. If you wish for your patient to just receive the PSG/CPAP and not DME - you can choose these options on the order form.
Why did my patient not get a split study?
In order for a patient to have both a diagnostic PSG/CPAP on the same night they must meet the criteria of significant apnea events, meaning an AHI of 25.0 or greater in the 1st half of the night. Also, most insurances require that patients have at least 2 hours of sleep time before the determination is made and many insurances also require that the CPAP be performed for at least 3 hours. Therefore, if the patient does not meet AHI criteria or adequate time available to perform the CPAP titration, they will have to return for a 2nd night of study.
Why was my patient split when I did not order it?
If your patient had severe AHI of > 40 events/hr or severe oxyhemoglobin desaturations, it is protocol to attempt CPAP titration on the patient. This prevents delays in regard to treatment so that the patient may be set up immediately for CPAP at home.
I have a bariatric patient who has lost a considerable amount of weight. Do they still need to be treated for their OSA?
Many patients that lose a considerable amount of weight after a bariatric surgery will no longer require CPAP therapy. However, approximately 30-40% of patients post-bariatric surgery still have OSA. Therefore, the best determination is to repeat the patients PSG/CPAP study in order to determine if it is still necessary and if so, what is the best pressure for treatment.
Who do I contact for more order forms for sleep studies?
Click on the link on the left hand side of this page to download and print blank forms. Or contact our marketing department at Sleep Solutions for larger quantities.
Why does it take 1-2 weeks to get study results?
There are multiple processes involved in obtaining a sleep study. Once the patient has had their study, a registered technician will review the study to "score" it in order to prepare for a physician review. Then, once the physician reviews the study, it is sent back to make a completed report. Then, this is immediately sent to the referring physician. Sleep Solutions prides itself on returning study results as quickly as possible. You may also login to Sleep Solutions server to access a study for faster review.
Why did my patient have their CPAP taken away?
Insurances are starting to require that patients prove they are using their machine in order for them to pay for it. They will require an initial 4-6 week follow-up to review compliance data. Compliance is defined as more than 4 hours per night of use for greater than 75% of the time. (This is about 30 days out of the 6 weeks ) If not, the patient will have another 6 weeks to attempt to do the same as compliance data is re-reviewed. Some insurances will require the machine to be returned if usage cannot meet these standards.