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Coding/Coverage Corner: Amniotic or Umbilical Cord Tissue Products

Monday, November 16, 2020  
QUESTION:
Are amniotic or umbilical cord tissue products now covered by Medicare or private payors for interventional pain procedures?

No.
Amniotic or umbilical cord tissue products are considered experimental/investigational and are NOT covered by Medicare or private payors for interventional pain procedures.

Do you have a coding question or concerns about a payor’s coverage policy?
SIS members can submit their coding questions to coding@IPSISmed.org or coverage policy concerns (along with a copy of the coverage policy) to advocacy@IPSISmed.org.