G0276 – Blinded procedure for lumbar stenosis, percutaneous image-guided lumbar decompression (pild) or placebo-control, performed in an approved coverage with evidence development (ced) clinical trial

Long description

Blinded procedure for lumbar stenosis, percutaneous image-guided lumbar decompression (pild) or placebo-control, performed in an approved coverage with evidence development (ced) clinical trial

Short description

Pild/placebo control clin tr

Pricing indicator

13 Priced by the Medicare contractor (carrier)

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

P6D Minor procedures - other (Non-Medicare fee schedule)

ASC

Approved for ambulatory surgical centers

Added

January 1, 2015

Last change

January 1, 2015 – No change

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