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LCD L35130: Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation (PVA) for Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF) — Novitas

Policy ID: LCD-L35130Specialty: OrthopedicsAdded: 9/12/2026Effective: July 11, 2021lcd
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What changed

Novitas LCD: PVA/kyphoplasty coverage rules for VCF in 10 states.

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

Affected codes

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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