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 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
