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LCD L39036: Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management — NGS
Policy ID: LCD-L39036Specialty: Pain ManagementAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: 2026-05-07lcd
What changed
NGS finalizes ESI coverage rules for J6/JK — billing changes eff. 5/7/2026
Who’s affected: Pain Management billing teams · Effective: 2026-05-07
Primary source: View the official CMS/MAC document ↗
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