Dry needling
Dry needling is considered a variant of trigger point injections with medications. It is a technique where needles are inserted (no medications are injected) directly into trigger point locations, as opposed to the distant points or meridians used in acupuncture.
Authorization requirements
Is authorization required? |
How do I get pre-authorization? |
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Yes |
L&I (State fund): |
Self-insured: |
Related information on coverage and treatment
Dry needling follows the same rules as for trigger point injections in WAC 296-20-03001.
- Coverage decision: Dry needling.
Billing and payment policies
Related rules
- Treatment requiring authorization. WAC 296-20-03001.
- Medical coverage decisions. WAC 296-20-02700-02850.
