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New CIGNA Policy Calls Peripheral Nerve Stimulation “Not Medically Necessary”
In March, CIGNA released policy 0539, characterizing peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) as “not medically necessary.” NANS is working with the PNS Subcommittee to respond to this categorization.
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Draft LCD Deems Arthrodesis of the SI Joint Not Medically Necessary
NANS joins the Multisociety Pain Workgroup to object to Palmetto’s draft local coverage determination for minimally invasive arthrodesis of the sacroiliac joint.
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NANS’ Efforts Ensure Coverage for Closed-loop SCS with Cigna and EviCore
NANS led efforts on behalf of the Multi Society Pain Workgroup to object to insurers’ classification of closed-loop spinal cord stimulation (SCS) as experimental, investigational and/or unproven. Cigna and EviCore revised their policies to include coverage of closed-loop SCS.
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