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Traumeel Injections
A52537
Effective: January 4, 2024
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
Traumeel injections into the soft tissues, ligaments, or other structures of the foot or ankle are considered not medically necessary and will be denied. CPT codes 20550-20553 and HCPCS J3490 will be denied when the injected material is Traumeel; the determination is supported by absence of peer‑reviewed human studies. No indications for coverage are provided in this policy.
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Key requirements from the full policy
"Injection of Traumeel (a homeopathic formulation) into the soft tissues, ligaments, or other structures of the foot or ankle is not medically necessary and will be denied."
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