Corporate Medical Policy Page 1 of 3 An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Points “Notification” File Name: dry_needling_of_myofascial_trigger_points 07/2016 N/A 02/2017 07/2016 Origination: Last CAP Review: Next CAP Review: Last Review: Policy Effective August 30 , 2016 Description of Procedure or Service Trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots within a taut band of skeletal muscle fibers that produce local and/or referred pain when stimulated. |
