Percutaneous Image-guided Lumbar Decompression (PILD) for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS
This Change Request (CR) purpose is effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 9, 2014, PILD is covered by Medicare when provided in a clinical study under section 1862(a)(1)(E) through Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) for beneficiaries with LSS who are enrolled in an approved clinical study the necessary criteria.This revision to the Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual is a national coverage determination (NCD).
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 16, 2014
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