5 commercial payer policies list C1821. 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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5 policies from 4 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of C1821 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial Spine Surgery Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna Comprehensive Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of C1821 |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pain - Invasive Procedures | Mar 13, 2024 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of C1821 |
|---|---|---|
| Disc Decompression Procedures | Not recorded | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of C1821 |
|---|---|---|
| Interspinous Process Decompression Spacers | Nov 3, 2025 | Not covered |