Local Coverage DeterminationPain Management

LCD L39624: Amniotic and Placental Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound — WPS

LCD-L39624

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L39624
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
September 25, 2025
MAC region
WPS

Summary

The new LCD for Amniotic and Placental Derived Product Injections will impact billing practices for musculoskeletal treatments starting September 25, 2025. Providers should prepare for potential chang

Prepare for billing changes in musculoskeletal treatments.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=39624&ver=5

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