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LCD L39616: Urinary Biomarkers for Chronic Pain Management — CGS
What changed
New billing guidance for chronic pain management starts 2026.
Who’s affected: Pain Management billing teams · Effective: January 22, 2026
Primary source: View the official CMS/MAC document ↗
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This change affects 6 billing codes.
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