Public Comments on Proposed LCD for Peripheral Nerve Blocks & Procedures for Chronic Pain
November 8, 2025 is the last day for most states to comment. We ask that if you have not already sent your comment letter, you do so today. We are […]
Call to Action: Public Comments on Proposed LCD for Peripheral Nerve Blocks & Procedures for Chronic Pain
UPDATE: For your convenience, we have created a petition for you, your staff, and patients to sign. We will compile the signatures and send the letter to all Medicare Directors.
UPDATE: Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to lift the claims hold and process claims with dates of service October 1, 2025, and later
This afternoon, CMS released the below updated guidance, directing all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to lift the claims hold and process claims with dates of service October 1, 2025, and
Washington State Authority Health Care Authority Publishes Draft Findings Providing Coverage for Spinal Cord Stimulation
As some of you may know, Washington State Authority Health Care Authority has been considering coverage for spinal cord stimulation. Other states will be doing the same. ASIPP has been
UPDATE: CMS announces most payments to physicians will be paid “in a timely manner” except for telehealth and certain other services, as government shutdown continues
A revised CMS notice issued on October 15, 2025, stated that claims under the physician fee schedule and other payment programs will continue to be processed and paid on time.
Medicare Releases Proposed LCD on Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain With Elimination of Almost All Peripheral Nerve Blocks From Coverage Policy
All Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), including CGS, NGS, Noridian, Palmetto, and WPS, except Novitas and First Coast Service Options, have released new Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for peripheral nerve blocks
35-Year Analysis of Global Chronic Pain Trials Highlights Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti as Most Published Author and the Pain Physician Journal Takes Third Place
A 35-year bibliometric analysis of global trends in randomized controlled trials for chronic pain therapy (1989-2024) highlights Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD, as a prominent author with the highest publication counts, while
Important News: ASIPP Files Comments to CMS on Physician Fee Schedule: ASIPP Requests Elimination of Cuts, Introduction of a Modifier for Independent Physicians
CMS issued the proposed rule CMS-1832-P on July 16, 2025, titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2026 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment
Important News: Aetna and Cigna Announce Automatic Downcoding Policies
Background Aetna and Cigna have announced automatic downcoding policies for complex Evaluation & Management (E/M) services — specifically, level 4 and level 5 office visits. Aetna and Cigna are using
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Congress Moves to Extend Telehealth Access Through 2027
Bipartisan and bicameral bills have been introduced to extend telehealth access through fiscal year 2027. Telehealth services have become a crucial part of modern medical practice, especially since the COVID-19
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