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CMS Proposes Non-Coverage of Percutaneous Image-guided Lumbar Decompression

Published on Tue Nov 26, 2013

Memo doesn’t find support for reimbursement.  In mid-October, CMS released its National Coverage Analysis for percutaneous image-guided lumbar decompression (PILD) for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). The immediate news isn’t good for pain management physicians, so read on for the lowdown before wading through all the information online. Understand the Condition You’re Treating Spinal stenosis is the most common reason for [...]
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