STATEMENT OF MEDICAL NECESSITY - The above patient had a sleep-disordered breathing evaluation. This evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. This evaluation confirmed that an ORAL APPLIANCE is medically necessary. Currently, Medicare has a code (E0486) with the following descriptor, “ORAL APPLIANCE USED TO REDUCE UPPER AIRWAY COLLAPSIBILITY, ADJUSTABLE OR NON-ADJUSTABLE, CUSTOM FABRICATION and INCLUDES FITTING AND ADJUSTMENTS” Treatment duration will be at least one year and could be required for the remainder of the patient’s life. If you should have any questions, please contact the prescribing physician.