CMM-308: Thermal Intradiscal Procedures

Thermal intradiscal procedures (IDET, IDTA, PIRFT, RA, and PDD/Coblation nucleoplasty) are considered not medically necessary/excluded due to insufficient evidence of efficacy and potential for serious adverse events. No covered indications or documentation requirements are provided; CPT codes are listed for informational purposes only and prior authorization/reimbursement decisions are determined by individual payors.

"None — The guideline states that these procedures are considered not medically necessary and does not list any covered indications."

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