Article Detail - JE Part B
Final Nerve Blockade for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neuropathy LCD and Associated Billing and Coding: Nerve Blockade for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neuropathy - Effective September 4, 2022
This Local Coverage Determination (LCD) has completed the Open Public Meeting comment period and is now finalized under contractor numbers: 01112 (NCA), 01182 (SCA), 01212 (AS, GU, HI, and NMI), and 01312 (NV). Responses to comments received may be found as a link at the bottom of the final LCD.
Medicare Coverage Database Number | LCD Title |
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L35456 | Nerve Blockade for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neuropathy |
Medicare Coverage Database Number | Billing and Coding Article Title |
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A56034 | Billing and Coding: Nerve Blockade for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neuropathy |
Effective Date: September 4, 2022
Summary: LCD describes the Coverage and Provider Qualifications that support the medical necessity of a nerve block for treating chronic pain and peripheral neuropathy and the Billing and Coding Article provides billing and coding guidance and documentation requirements for the LCD.
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Last Updated Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:46:05 +0000