Medicare Regional Contractors Restrict Coverage for Specialized Peripheral Nerve Blocks

By Antje M. Barreveld · STAT News · 2026-10-23

According to reporting from STAT News, five regional Medicare Administrative Contractors are set to limit patient access to specific nerve procedures used to manage chronic pain. These private entities, which oversee claims in 37 states, will stop covering therapeutic interventio

According to reporting from STAT News, five regional Medicare Administrative Contractors are set to limit patient access to specific nerve procedures used to manage chronic pain. These private entities, which oversee claims in 37 states, will stop covering therapeutic interventio