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LCD L35136: Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain — Noridian

LCD-L35136

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L35136
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
October 16, 2025
MAC region
Noridian

Summary

The implementation of the LCD for Spinal Cord Stimulators will significantly impact billing practices for chronic pain management. Providers will need to ensure detailed documentation and appropriate

New LCD on spinal stimulators affects chronic pain billing.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=35136&ver=37

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