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LCD L38201: Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation (PVA) for Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF) — CGS
What changed
New PVA LCD impacts billing starting 11/20/2025.
Who’s affected: Orthopedics billing teams · Effective: November 20, 2025
Primary source: View the official CMS/MAC document ↗
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This change affects 11 billing codes.
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