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LCD L34976: Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation (PVA) for Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF) — First Coast

Policy ID: LCD-L34976Specialty: OrthopedicsAdded: 9/12/2026Effective: July 11, 2021lcd
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What changed

PVA/kyphoplasty coverage criteria for VCF in FL, PR, VI (First Coast).

Who’s affected: Orthopedics billing teams · Effective: July 11, 2021

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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