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CPAP Phrasing Requirements

A specific pressure setting must be designated on a prescription for a standard CPAP. If it is not, only an Auto CPAP can be authorized. Therefore, a prescription for a standard CPAP

• Contains one of the following words or phrases: "CPAP" or "Continuous Positive Airway Pressure."
• Contains your physicians contact information.
• Contains your physicians signature.
• Contains your specific pressure.
  • Example: 9 CM/H2O
  • Example: 9
  • Example: 14 CM/H2O
  • Example: 14

CPAP prescriptions are accepted for Auto Adjusting (APAP) Machines.