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AMA rejects new CPT code (slight -ve) and revises 64568 to exclude INSP (+ve for
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AMA rejects new CPT code (slight -ve) and revises 64568 to exclude INSP (+ve for
Flash Note Health Care | Medical Supplies & Devices
May 15, 2026
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AMA rejects new CPT code (slight -ve) and revises 64568 to exclude INSP (+ve
for coding uniformity)
What Happened?
• Today, AMA posted a summary of actions from the May CPT Editorial Panel meeting (May 1st) and
rejected the establishment of a permanent Category I CPT code for Inspire V
• Separately, AMA accepted the revision of CPT 64568 to exclude the hypoglossal nerve and refers users to
CPT 64582, effective January 2027
What’s Next?
• Mgmt had previously flagged code rejection as a realistic outcome and appears prepared to work through the
AMA feedback process
• The next CPT Editorial Panel meeting is scheduled for September, giving INSP one more opportunity to
submit its package and remain on track for a January 2028 effective date
Our Takes
• Overall, we see today’s update as mixed… while INSP won’t see reimbursement upside from a new CPT
code, we see the formal revision to 64568 as a positive for coding clarity
o Recall MACs rejected the use of 64568 for OSA several months ago, while commercial + MA
payers have continued to use it
o We believe this formal revision could lead all payers to use 64582 starting in 2027 (no more 64568)
– hence a step towards coding uniformity
• The next step towards improved clarity will be an answer as to whether or not a -52 modifier is needed for
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