Guides
Guides
Written to be acted on after one read. Every figure traced to a primary source — a payer policy, a coverage determination, or a manufacturer document.
Coverage & billing
What insurers require, what they deny, and how to answer it.
- Getting an oral appliance covered by medical insurance, not dental An oral appliance for sleep apnea is a medical device, not a dental one. Practices that bill it correctly can save you thousands. Here's how to tell which kind you're talking to. Last verified 2026-08-15
- Medicare and CPAP: the compliance rule nobody explains Four hours a night, 70% of nights, 30 consecutive days — plus a visit between day 31 and day 91. What happens if you miss it, and what comes next. Last verified 2026-08-15
- Your sleep apnea claim was denied. Here's how to appeal it. The deadlines, the documents, and what the insurer actually wants to see. Most denials are never appealed, and a large share of appeals succeed. Last verified 2026-08-15
- Zepbound for sleep apnea: what coverage actually looks like The only FDA-approved medication for obstructive sleep apnea. What the trials showed, who qualifies, and why coverage is the hard part. Last verified 2026-08-15
Treatment pathways
What each option involves and how it is paid for.
Equipment
Fit, troubleshooting, and choosing between what you can actually buy.
- Home sleep test vs in-lab study: what each one measures What a home test records, what it physically cannot detect, and what your insurer requires. The AHI-versus-RDI difference matters more than people realise. Last verified 2026-08-15
- Why your CPAP mask leaks, and what to change Four causes, how to tell them apart, and the fix for each. The most common mistake makes leaks worse. Last verified 2026-08-15