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Joint Pain Management Therapies: Hyaluronic Acid Knee Injections

Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate, is a naturally occurring substance found in the fluid surrounding knee joints. Joints with degenerative joint disease are found to have lower concentrations of hyaluronic acid, resulting in pain, immobility, and reduction of function and the ability to complete activities of daily living. Hyaluronic acid knee injections are used to treat individuals with degenerative joint disease(s) such as knee osteoarthritis. We will determine whether Medicare paid physicians for hyaluronic acid injections in accordance with Medicare requirements.

Announced or Revised Agency Title Component Report Number(s) Expected Issue Date (FY)
August 2024 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Joint Pain Management Therapies: Hyaluronic Acid Knee Injections Office of Audit Services WA-24-0063 (W-00-24-35921) 2025