CMS Proposes Noncoverage For Percutaneous Image-guided Lumbar Decompression

The procedure, aimed at treating lumbar spinal stenosis, is not reasonable and necessary, the Medicare agency says. A final decision is due Jan. 15.

An Oct. 17 proposed

decision by CMS states that percutaneous image-guided lumbar decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis is not reasonable and necessary and should...

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