Injection Therapy
Definition
A category of interventional pain treatments including epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks used to manage pain from industrial injuries. Injection therapy requires prior authorization through utilization review and is governed by MTUS frequency and appropriateness guidelines.
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What is a Injection Therapy?
A category of interventional pain treatments including epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks used to manage pain from industrial injuries. Injection therapy requires prior authorization through utilization review and is governed by MTUS frequency and appropriateness guidelines.
Is injection therapy covered under workers' compensation in California?
Injection Therapy may be authorized as part of a workers' compensation treatment plan in California, subject to utilization review (UR) and the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The primary treating physician must request authorization through the appropriate channels.