Acupuncture may be considered medically necessary for treatment of episodic migraines and/or tension-type headaches.
Acupuncture is considered investigational for the treatment of other pain-related conditions including but not limited to:
Low back pain
Shoulder pain
Lateral elbow pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Cancer pain in adults
Chronic pain in patients with spinal cord injury
Pain in endometriosis
Pain in rheumatoid arthritis.
Acupuncture is considered investigational for the prevention or treatment of nausea and/or vomiting.
Acupuncture is considered investigational for opioid reduction or cessation in opiate users.
