What Is the NOPAIN Act?
The NOPAIN Act (Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation) was enacted to expand patient access to non-opioid pain management solutions in outpatient settings. Effective January 1, 2026, qualifying non-opioid medical devices and drugs used during covered outpatient surgeries will be eligible for separate Medicare reimbursement, incentivizing safer, opioid-sparing approaches.
The act is a powerful step toward combating the opioid epidemic by supporting regional anesthesia, continuous nerve blocks, and wound infiltration techniques that reduce the need for opioid prescriptions post-surgery.
PAJUNK Products that Qualify for Reimbursement
We’re proud to announce that several PAJUNK regional anesthesia solutions have been approved for separate Medicare reimbursement under the final CMS ruling.
These products meet CMS criteria under Section 4135 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2023, for post-surgical pain relief.
- InfiltraLong Catheter Sets
- Perforated continuous infusion catheter set (e.g., InfiltraLong), including all components, non-opioid medical device.
- HCPCS Code: C9813
- SonoLong Echo
- SonoLong SoftSecure
- SonoLong Sono
- Continuous anesthesia echogenic conduction catheter set (e.g., SonoLong), non-opioid medical device.
- HCPCS Code: C9814
If you're a Medicare-participating facility (ASC or HOPD), this update means:
Patient Safety
Reduce the use of opioids after surgery while maintaining excellent clinical outcomes.
Enhanced Pain Management
You'll be better positioned to offer multimodal pain management.
Reimbursement & Billing
You may bill separately for these devices starting Jan 1, 2026.
Financial Sustainability
You can now expand regional anesthesia programs with financial sustainability in mind.
For more information:
Our team is ready to help you and your facility integrate these changes and connect you with your sales representative.
Contact our team at nopainact@pajunk-usa.com or reach out to your local sales rep.
Resources & Downloads
Pajunk Flyer NPA Summary
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Reimbursement Billing & Coding Guide NOPAIN Act
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NOPAIN Act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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NOPAIN Act Final Rule – Table 136
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NOPAIN Act Overview
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