About this policy
CMS evidence review | evidence_type=Technology Assessment | record_type=technology_assessment | document_id=98 | year=2015
Coverage indications
Low back pain is common and injections with corticosteroids are a frequently used treatment option. This report reviews the current evidence on effectiveness and harms of epidural, facet joint, and sacroiliac corticosteroid injections for low back pain conditions.
Documentation requirements
Issue: Low back pain is common and injections with corticosteroids are a frequently used treatment option. This report reviews the current evidence on effectiveness and harms of epidural, facet joint, and sacroiliac corticosteroid injections for low back pain conditions. Other Material: Other Material 1 Questions: Questions Technology Assessment: Download Technology Assessment [PDF, 1.8MB] Download Appendices [PDF, 2.23MB] Download Addendum [PDF, 125KB]
Codes in this policy
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