Intervertebral Disc Repair
JE · Effective Apr 13, 2025
16 active Medicare policies list 64999, and 121 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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JE · Effective Apr 13, 2025
JF · Effective Apr 13, 2025
JJ · Effective Apr 13, 2025
JM · Effective Apr 13, 2025
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
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121 policies from 15 payers
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Showing 10 of 20 · All Anthem policies
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Bariatric Surgery and Other Treatments for Clinically Severe Obesity | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Carpal Tunnel Decompression Surgery | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Cell Transplantation (Mesencephalic, Adrenal-Brain and Fetal Xenograft) | Apr 15, 2026 | Not covered |
| Convection-Enhanced Delivery of Therapeutic Agents to the Brain | Oct 1, 2026 | Not covered |
| Cryosurgery of Peripheral Nerves | Jul 1, 2026 | Not covered |
| Deep Brain Stimulation and Responsive Neurostimulation |
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JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Sep 25, 2025
National · Effective Mar 5, 2026
National · Effective Oct 23, 2025
| Oct 1, 2026 |
| Covered |
| Electrical Stimulation as a Treatment for Pain and Other Conditions: Surface and Percutaneous Devices | Oct 1, 2026 | Not covered |
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| Epiduroscopy | Jan 6, 2026 | Not covered |
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| Gene Therapy for Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency | Apr 15, 2026 | Not covered |
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| Genicular Procedures for Treatment of Knee Pain | Jan 6, 2026 | Not covered |
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Showing 10 of 13 · All BCBS Illinois policies
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Botulinum Toxin | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Facet Joint and Sacroiliac Joint Denervation | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Conditions | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Intraosseous Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation of the Basivertebral Nerve for the Treatment of Low Back Pain | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Laser Interstitial Tumor Therapy (LITT) | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Lysis of Epidural Adhesions | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Nerve Graft with Radical Prostatectomy | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Occipital Nerve Stimulation | Nov 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy, and Restorative Neurostimulation Therapy | Oct 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Peripheral Subcutaneous Field Stimulation | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
Showing 10 of 13 · All BCBS Montana policies
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Botulinum Toxin | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Facet Joint and Sacroiliac Joint Denervation | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Conditions | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Intraosseous Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation of the Basivertebral Nerve for the Treatment of Low Back Pain | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Laser Interstitial Tumor Therapy (LITT) | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Lysis of Epidural Adhesions | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Nerve Graft with Radical Prostatectomy | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Occipital Nerve Stimulation | Nov 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy, and Restorative Neurostimulation Therapy | Oct 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Peripheral Subcutaneous Field Stimulation | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
Showing 10 of 13 · All BCBS New Mexico policies
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Botulinum Toxin | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Facet Joint and Sacroiliac Joint Denervation | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Conditions | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Intraosseous Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation of the Basivertebral Nerve for the Treatment of Low Back Pain | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Laser Interstitial Tumor Therapy (LITT) | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Lysis of Epidural Adhesions | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Nerve Graft with Radical Prostatectomy | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Occipital Nerve Stimulation | Nov 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy, and Restorative Neurostimulation Therapy | Oct 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Peripheral Subcutaneous Field Stimulation | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
Showing 10 of 13 · All BCBS Oklahoma policies
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Botulinum Toxin | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Facet Joint and Sacroiliac Joint Denervation | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Conditions | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Intraosseous Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation of the Basivertebral Nerve for the Treatment of Low Back Pain | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Laser Interstitial Tumor Therapy (LITT) | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Lysis of Epidural Adhesions | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Nerve Graft with Radical Prostatectomy | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Occipital Nerve Stimulation | Nov 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy, and Restorative Neurostimulation Therapy | Oct 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Peripheral Subcutaneous Field Stimulation | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
Showing 10 of 11 · All Regence BCBS policies
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Auricular Electrostimulation | Jun 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Automated Percutaneous and Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Cranial Electrostimulation Therapy (CES) | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Dynamic Stabilization of the Spine | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation and Peripheral Subcutaneous Field Stimulation | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Lysis of Epidural Adhesions | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Nerve Graft with Radical Prostatectomy | Nov 1, 2025 | Covered |
| Occipital Nerve Stimulation | Jun 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy (PNT) and Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) | Nov 1, 2025 | Covered |
| Pulsed Radiofrequency for Chronic Spinal Pain | Apr 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Ablative Treatment for Spinal Pain | Feb 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Bariatric Surgery | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Deep Brain and Cortical Stimulation | Feb 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Pain and Muscle Rehabilitation | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Epiduroscopy, Epidural Lysis of Adhesions, and Discography | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Occipital Nerve Injections and Ablation (Including Occipital Neuralgia and Headache) | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Prostate Surgeries and Interventions | Jun 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Rhinoplasty and Other Nasal Procedures | Apr 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Ablative Treatment for Spinal Pain | Feb 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Bariatric Surgery | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Deep Brain and Cortical Stimulation | Feb 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Pain and Muscle Rehabilitation | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Epiduroscopy, Epidural Lysis of Adhesions, and Discography | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Occipital Nerve Injections and Ablation (Including Occipital Neuralgia and Headache) | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Prostate Surgeries and Interventions | Jun 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Rhinoplasty and Other Nasal Procedures | Apr 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Spectrum Disorders/Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Assessment and Treatment | May 15, 2026 | Not covered |
| Cervical Plexus Block | May 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Cigna Commercial Joint Surgery Code List - Effective 03/07/2026 | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna Commercial Other Services Code List - Effective 03/07/2026 | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna Commercial Spine Surgery Code List - Effective 03/07/2026 | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna Comprehensive Code List - Effective 03/07/2026 | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Headache, Occipital, and/or Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment | Jun 15, 2026 | Not covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Brain and Responsive Cortical Stimulation | Not recorded | Covered |
| Electrical Stimulators | Not recorded | Covered |
| Neurologic Services and Procedures | Not recorded | Covered |
| Pain Management | Not recorded | Covered |
| Prostate Services and Procedures and Impotence Treatment | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgical Treatments | Aug 3, 2026 | Covered |
| Kebilidi (eladocagene exuparvovec-tneq) | Mar 2, 2026 | Covered |
| Neuroablative Techniques for Chronic Pain | Aug 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Pain and Muscle Rehabilitation | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Epiduroscopy, Epidural Lysis of Adhesions, and Discography | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Occipital Nerve Injections and Ablation (Including Occipital Neuralgia and Headache) | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Nerve Blocks and Neurolysis for Pain Management | Not recorded | Covered |
| Spinal Cord, Peripheral Nerve, and Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Perfusion Probe for Monitoring Regional Cerebral Blood Flow | Sep 20, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 64999 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Medicare Advantage Interventional Pain Management Code List - Effective 01/01/2025 | Jan 1, 2025 | Prior auth required |