Temporary additional payments for non-opioid treatments for pain relief.—
(A) In general .—
(A)In general .—#
In the case of surgical services furnished on or after January 1, 2025 , and before January 1, 2028 , the payment system described in paragraph (2)(D)(i) shall provide, in a budget-neutral manner, for an additional payment for a non-opioid treatment for pain relief (as defined in clause (iv) of subsection (t)(16)(G)) furnished as part of such services in the amount specified in clause (ii) of such subsection, subject to the limitation under clause (iii) of such subsection.
(B)Transition .—#
A drug or biological that meets the requirements of section 416.174 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) and is a non-opioid treatment for pain relief (as defined in clause (iv) of subsection (t)(16)(G)) shall receive additional payment in the amount specified in clause (ii) of such subsection, subject to the limitation under clause (iii) of such subsection.