Traditional MedicareCoverageMedium impact
Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management
Medicare/CMS - LCD·Pain Management, Orthopedics, Neurology +2 more·Local Coverage Determination
Effective date
Apr 16, 2026
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
This is a Local Coverage Determination for Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management by CGS Administrators (Medicare contractor). The policy will become effective April 16, 2026, but the specific coverage criteria and billing requirements are not detailed in the provided content excerpt.
Action Required
By April 16, 2026: Billing team must review the full LCD L39015 policy text at the provided CMS URL to understand specific coverage criteria, documentation requirements, and billing guidelines for epidural steroid injections. Update billing procedures and provider documentation templates accordingly to ensure compliance with new Medicare coverage determination.