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LCD L39420: Thermal Destruction of the Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve (BVN) for Vertebrogenic Lower Back Pain — Palmetto GBA

Policy ID: LCD-L39420Specialty: Pain ManagementAdded: 9/12/2026Effective: March 5, 2023lcd
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What changed

Palmetto GBA finalizes BVN ablation coverage for vertebrogenic low back pain.

Who’s affected: Pain Management billing teams · Effective: March 5, 2023

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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