CPT 64451 · SI Joint · Aetna Better Health of New Jersey
SI Joint Nerve Block (S1–S3 lateral branches) at Aetna Better Health of New Jersey.
How Aetna Better Health of New Jersey approaches CPT 64451 (SI Joint Nerve Block (S1–S3 lateral branches)) for prior-authorization review: at last review on 2026-05-06, the policy covers this code with prior authorization required.
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Coverage
Covered
Prior auth
Prior auth required
Last reviewed
2026-05-06
Policy number
CPB 0016Criteria summary
High-level themes from the Aetna Better Health of New Jersey policy of record for CPT 64451. Verbatim policy text and per-criterion analysis are available after sign-in.
- At least 6 weeks of conservative care typically required.
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