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20553 - Trigger Point Injections ( , )

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Procedure / ServiceTrigger Point Injections ( , )
Procedure / Service Description

CDPHP administers benefits for injection therapies for managing chronic pain in accordance - Physicians (ASIPP) Guidelines for Interventional Techniques in Chronic Spinal Pain (2013). Trigger Point Injections (20552, 20553) Trigger point injection is one of the many modalities utilized in the management of chronic pain.

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.