CommercialCoverageMedium impact
01.00.12d, Anesthesia Services for Epidural, Paravertebral Facet and Sacroiliac Joint Injections for Spinal Joint Management
Independence Blue Cross·Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Orthopedics +1 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Mar 4, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The insurance company has reissued policy 01.00.12d regarding anesthesia services for epidural, paravertebral facet and sacroiliac joint injections used in spinal joint management. This appears to be a policy reissuance with an effective date of March 4, 2026, likely clarifying coverage or billing requirements for anesthesia during these spine injection procedures.
Action Required
Before March 4, 2026: Review the full policy document at the provided URL to understand specific changes to anesthesia billing requirements for spinal injections. Pain management and anesthesia billing teams should verify current billing practices align with updated policy requirements for epidural, paravertebral facet and sacroiliac joint injection procedures.