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In a policy published by Aetna last week, entitled Peripheral Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Number: 0011, Aetna describes the coverage conditions for peripherally implanted nerve stimulators as follows: Aetna […]

On October 31, 2025, the CMS issued a Final Rule that announces final policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule and other Medicare Part B issues effective

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

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

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

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

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