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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)

This MLN Matters® Article is intended for providers and suppliers that submit claims to Medicare contractors (carriers, Regional Home Health Intermediaries (RHHIs), and Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)) for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: November 30, 2012

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.