Non-Invasive Ventilation – PAP – Device Trial

Last modified
8 July 2024
RAP item number
AY22
RAP item category
Respiratory Home Therapy Appliances
Is this a contracted item
Yes, PAP
Is prior approval required
No, unless exceeds 3 trials per person in a 24 month period
Comments

Clients prescribed a PAP machine with no previous history of a PAP from RAP will complete a mandatory trial for up to 30 days. The trial will ensure the PAP therapy is tolerated by the client before a PAP machine is supplied.

Clients already using a PAP from RAP, but require an upgrade or a new machine for clinical reasons, may complete a trial for up to 30 days to determine the most appropriate replacement PAP machine.

Up to three trials can occur if a client needs to test different machines.

RAP National Guidelines for Non-Invasive Ventilation – Positive Airway Pressure 

Application for Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Equipment Form D9140