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Manipulation Under Anesthesia Page 1 of 11 UnitedHealthcare Commercial Medical Policy Effective 04/01/2021 Proprietary Information of UnitedHealthcare. Copyright 2021 United HealthCare Services, Inc. UnitedHealthcare Commercial Medica l Policy Manipulation Under Anesthesia Policy Number: 2021T0515T Effective Date: April 1, 2021 Instructions for Use Table of Contents Page Coverage Rationale ........................................ ............................... 1 Definitions ........................................ ........................................ ...... 1 Applicable Codes ........................................ .................................. 2 Description of Services ........................................ ......................... 5 Clinical Evidence ........................................ ................................... 5 Food and Drug Administration ........................................ ..... 9 References.

Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is a non -invasive procedure which combines manual manipulation of a joint or the spine with an anesthetic. Individuals who are unable to tolerate manual procedures due to pain, spasm, muscle contractures, or

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