This article is for orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation facilities, and rheumatology providers who administer epidural steroid injections
We cover epidural steroid injections for neck and back pain as outlined in our existing medical policy 690: Epidural Steroid Injections for Neck and Back Pain.
Epidural steroid injections performed with fluoroscopic guidance may be considered medically necessary for the treatment of neck and back pain when the following criteria are met:
Conservative nonsurgical therapy for at least four weeks should include the following:
Repeat treatment of persistent pain due to radiculopathy (sciatica) may be considered medically necessary under the following conditions:
The codes and diagnoses listed in medical policy 690: Epidural Steroid Injections for Neck and Back pain, will be updated on our website in January 2022. To download this medical policy, please visit our medical policy site.