Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks (CPNB)
JJ · Effective Jan 29, 2018
31 active Medicare policies list G89.18, and 12 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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JJ · Effective Jan 29, 2018
JM · Effective Jan 29, 2018
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective May 1, 2017
JK · Effective May 1, 2017
J6 · Effective Jul 13, 2025
12 policies from 3 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of G89.18 |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthetic and Antiemetic Infusion Pumps | Aug 31, 2023 | Covered |
| Cryoablation | Dec 5, 2023 | Covered |
| Cryoanalgesia and Therapeutic Cold | Mar 16, 2023 | Covered |
| Electrical Stimulation for Nausea, Vomiting, Motion Sickness and Other Selected Indications | Jan 5, 2024 | Covered |
| Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy | Sep 7, 2023 | Covered |
| Iontophoresis | Apr 26, 2023 | Covered |
JK · Effective Jul 13, 2025
J9 · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JH · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JL · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Mar 31, 2024
JM · Effective Mar 31, 2024
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Mar 5, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 30, 2025
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
JL · Effective Sep 10, 2026
J9 · Effective Sep 10, 2026
J5 · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
| Laboratory Tests for Depression and Other Psychiatric Disorders | Feb 27, 2024 | Covered |
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| Orthognathic Surgery | Mar 23, 2023 | Covered |
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| Peripheral Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain | Feb 8, 2024 | Covered |
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| Quantitative Sensory Testing Methods | Jun 5, 2023 | Covered |
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| Policy | Effective | Status of G89.18 |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger Point Injections | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of G89.18 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Stimulation Therapy and Devices in a Home Setting | Sep 15, 2026 | Covered |