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Medicare/CMS - LCDAll Plans · Administrative · Local Coverage DeterminationMedium impact

Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management

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Jul 28, 2026

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LCD L38773 | Contractor: CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B) | Effective: 7/23/2026

Local Coverage Determination L38773 Title: Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management Contractor: CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B) Last Updated: 7/17/2026 Effective Date: 7/23/2026 Source: https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=38773&ver=32

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