Learning Objectives

• Review the functional neuroanatomy of sleep and wake regulation;
• Describe advances in our understanding of the neurophysiology of sleep;
• Assess the role of the circadian system in sleep and wake regulation and health; and
• Appreciate the physiological basis for behavioral and pharmacological treatment of sleep disorders.

References

• Adapted from Kelly DD. In: Kandel ER, et al, eds. Principles of Neural Science. 3rd ed. 1991: 792-804
• Peyron et al. J Neurosci. 1998;18;9996; Moore et al. Arch Ital Biol. 2001;139;195; Silber and Rye. Neurology. 2001;56;1616

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Learning Objectives

• Review the indications of in-lab polysomnography and have a general understanding of sleep study interpretation
• Identify the indications and limitation of various tests of daytime sleepiness including the MSLT, MWT and Epworth sleepiness scale; Determine which groups of patients are appropriate candidates for out of center sleep testing; and
• Discuss the basic indications for actigraphy in clinical practice

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Learning Objectives

• Describe the elements the clinician must perform and document in order for the practice to be reimbursed at CPT 99203, 99213, 99204 and 99214;
• Identify the appropriate CPT code for an OSA evaluation; and
• Describe the requirements of incident-to billing

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• Describe the must-haves for documentation of sleep services for reimbursement purposes;
• Describe the requirements for billing visits devoted to counseling; and
• Discuss the appropriate documentation for an insomnia work-up.

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• Discuss the prevalence and risk factor of OSA in adults
• Describe the pathophysiology of OSA; and
• Conduct a clinical assessment and determine appropriate diagnostics to rule in/rule out obstructive sleep apnea

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