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LCD L38737: Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation (PVA) for Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF) — Palmetto GBA

LCD-L38737

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L38737
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
November 20, 2025
MAC region
Palmetto GBA

Summary

The new LCD for Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation (PVA) will impact how facilities bill for procedures related to Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF). With new guidelines in place effective from No

New LCD changes billing for Vertebral Compression Fracture procedures.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=38737&ver=19

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