Policy Review

Step 5 of 8

Please review the policy and confirm your patient meets all the requirements.

Coverage & Utilization Rules Requirements

Coverage & Utilization Rules Requirements

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Does your patient have chronic neuropathic pain ≥ 3 months with failure of conservative therapy?

Does your patient have a successful psychological screening – no active substance abuse?

Does your patient have trial PNS ≤ 4 leads/≤ 16 contacts yielding ≥ 50% pain reduction?

Does your patient have documentation requirements: pain scale pre/post, med-use reduction, functional gain?

is the device approved by the FDA? 
(verify device approval through FDA database)

Does your patient have ≤ 2 × CPT 64555 / 365 days?

Does your patient have any of the following non-covered indications (hard stops): diffuse polyneuropathy, fibromyalgia, PNFS, etc. 
(refer to LCD coverage )