CommercialCoverageMedium impact
11.15.09r, Denervation of the Spinal Nerves for Chronic Pain (Independence Administrators)
Independence Blue Cross·Pain Management, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Anesthesiology +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
May 14, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Administrators has reissued their policy on denervation of spinal nerves for chronic pain treatment. This is a commercial policy reissue that will become effective May 14, 2025, likely involving updates to coverage criteria or billing requirements for spinal nerve denervation procedures.
Action Required
Before May 14, 2025: Billing team should review the full policy document at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage criteria, documentation requirements, or billing procedures for spinal nerve denervation. Update billing protocols and staff training accordingly once the complete policy details are available.