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BiPAP Phrasing Requirements

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A specific pressure setting must be designated on a prescription for a standard BiPAP. If it is not, only an Auto BiPAP can be authorized. Therefore, a prescription for a standard BiPAP
  • Contains one of the following words or phrases "BiPAP", "BiLevel", "VPAP"
  • Contains your physicians contact information
  • Contains your physicians signature
  • Contains your inspiration pressure (Also called IPAP Pressure or Breathing In pressure)
    • Example: IPAP 13 CM/H20
    • Example: IPAP 13
    • Example: IPAP 4 CM/H20
    • Example: IPAP 4
  • Contains your expiration pressure (Also called EPAP Pressure or Breathing Out pressure)
    • Example: EPAP 13 CM/H20
    • Example: EPAP 13
    • Example: EPAP 18 CM/H2O
    • Example: EPAP 18
BiPAP prescriptions are accepted for Auto Adjusting BiPAP or Auto BiPAP Machines. If your prescription contains an “ST” designation or a timed breath rate reference, you will only be authorized for that type of BiPAP machine.