CMS Issues Proposed Coverage Decision for TENS
Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed decision memo on electrical nerve stimulation for chronic low back pain. APTA is analyzing the proposal and will post a summary of the memo on its Web site next week.
In October 2011, APTA submitted comments to CMS outlining the association's concerns with a national policy limiting local Medicare contractors' ability to assess the medical necessity of TENS. APTA included evidence in its comments to support TENS efficacy for chronic low back pain when used appropriately.