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LCD L36406: Minimally-invasive Surgical (MIS) Fusion of the Sacroiliac (SI) Joint — Wellpoint Federal

Policy ID: LCD-L36406Specialty: OrthopedicsAdded: 7/23/2026Effective: April 1, 2026lcd
Routine

What changed

MIS SI Joint Fusion coverage criteria active 04/01/2026 – Part A & B.

Who’s affected: Orthopedics billing teams · Effective: April 1, 2026

Affected codes

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This change affects 9 billing codes.

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