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LCD L39879: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound — Novitas

Policy ID: LCD-L39879Specialty: OrthopedicsAdded: 9/12/2026Effective: December 1, 2024lcd
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What changed

Novitas final LCD restricts amniotic/placental injections for MSK — eff. 12/1/24

Who’s affected: Orthopedics billing teams · Effective: December 1, 2024

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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