The Medicare Administrative Contractor WPS just removed the CPT code 64568 from its list of approved billing codes, according to an update posted today. Shares of Inspire Medical (INSP) Systems are down 1% to $94.72 with traders indicating that weakness is linked to the MAC update. Previously on December 18, two other Medicare Administrative Contractors, Noridian and CGS, had removed the use of CPT code 64568 from their billing/coding page for Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulations.
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