Epidural injections (for low back pain) - Mid Notts Pathways



Procedure Name:Epidural injections (for low back pain)Policy Statement:Eligibility Criteria – Prior Approval Needed The CCGs commission epidural injections when ONE of the following criteria have been met:The patient has undergone discectomy – a single injection will be commissioned.Patient has acute (up to 12 weeks duration) and severe sciatica and is being treated as part of an integrated MSK pain management pathway Not commissioned for patients who have non-specific / axial low back pain.Not commissioned for patients with failed back pain surgery syndromeOPCS Codes A521THERAPEUTIC LUMBAR EPIDURAL INJECTION A522THERAPEUTIC SACRAL EPIDURAL INJECTION ................
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