Coverage for the procedure went into effect on June 15, and it is now available to Cigna members in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, according to a June 20 press release.
Recently Palmetto GBA, a Medicare contractor covering patients in seven states, also expanded access to basivertebral nerve ablation for more than 5 million patients.
More than 10,000 patients have been treated with Relievant Medsystems’ minimally invasive Intracept procedure, the only FDA-cleared treatment for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
