India, Oct. 2 -- Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (INSP) announced that American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel has approved a new set of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes covering hypoglossal nerve stimulation procedures that include the company's Inspire V system. The new Category I codes are scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2028.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Inspire's therapy uses hypoglossal nerve stimulation to help keep the airway open during sleep, providing an alternative treatment option for certain patients who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
According to the company, the newly ap...