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CPAP & BiPAP Resupply Guidelines

Medicare and Medi-Cal replacement intervals and quantities for CPAP and BiPAP supplies, with HCPCS codes for masks, cushions, tubing, filters, and humidifier parts.

Medicare Resupply Guidelines

Unless otherwise specified by payer policy, the following Medicare replacement guidelines apply:

**Initial setup is given with a 3 month supply of accessories.**

Every 3 Months

  • (Qty: 6), A7038, Disposable Filters


  • (Qty: 1), A7037, Standard Tubing

OR

  • (Qty: 1), A4604, Heated Tubing


  • (Qty: 1), A7027, Oral/Nasal Combo Mask

OR

  • (Qty: 1), A7030, Full Face Mask

OR

  • (Qty: 1), A7034, Nasal Mask or Nasal Pillows


  • (Qty: 3), A7031, Full Face Cushion Insert

OR

  • (Qty: 6), A7033, Nasal Pillow Cushion Insert

OR

  • (Qty: 6), A7032, Nasal Mask Cushion Insert

OR

  • (Qty: 6), A7029, Nasal Pillows (for A7027/Combo Mask only)

  • (Qty: 6), A7028, Oral Cushion (for A7027/Combo Mask only)


Every 6 Months

  • (Qty: 1), A7046, Humidifier Water Chamber

  • (Qty: 1), A7039, Non-disposable filter

  • (Qty: 1), A7036, Chinstrap, if necessary

  • (Qty: 1), A7035, Headgear, if necessary

Replacement prior to these intervals requires documented justification.

Medi-Cal Resupply Guidelines

MONTHLY

  • DISPOSABLE FILTERS, A7038 - (2 per month)

  • NASAL MASK CUSHION, A7032 - (1 per month)

  • NASAL PILLOW CUSHION, A7033 - (2 pairs per month)

  • ORAL CUSHION, A7028 - (1 per month)


EVERY 6 MONTHS

  • ENTIRE NASAL MASK (includes nasal pillow mask), A7034

  • TUBING, A7037

    • W/ HEATED COMPONENT, A4604

  • HEADGEAR, A7035

  • CHINSTRAP, A7036

  • NON-DISPOSABLE FILTERS, A7039

  • HUMIDIFIER CHAMBER, A7046


EVERY 12 MONTHS

  • ENTIRE FULL FACE MASK, A7030

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