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NeurAxis Announces Medical Coverage Policy Milestone, Expanding Access to Over 18 million additional Covered Lives

NeurAxis Expands Medical Coverage for IB-Stim Therapy to Over 18 Million Additional Health Plan Members

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NeurAxis, Inc. announced that a major national health insurer has extended medical policy coverage for its FDA-cleared IB-Stim PENFS technology, increasing access to over 18 million additional covered lives across multiple states. This expansion supports treatment for functional abdominal pain associated with IBS and functional dyspepsia, particularly addressing significant unmet needs in pediatric populations. The company highlights recent milestones including a Category I CPT code and incorporation into clinical guidelines, positioning it for accelerated growth and broader physician adoption.

NeurAxis Announces Medical Coverage Policy Milestone, Expanding Access to Over 18 million additional Covered Lives
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Key Points

  • Major national insurer extends coverage for NeurAxis's IB-Stim PENFS technology, expanding access by approximately 18 million health plan members.
  • IB-Stim is FDA-cleared for treating functional abdominal pain related to IBS and functional dyspepsia in patients aged 8 and older, offering a non-invasive alternative to off-label drug use, especially in pediatrics.
  • Recent achievements include obtaining a Category I CPT code and inclusion in leading clinical practice guidelines, underpinning growth strategy focused on commercialization and payer adoption.

CARMEL, Ind., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeurAxis, Inc. (“NeurAxis” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: NRXS), a medical technology company commercializing neuromodulation therapies for chronic and debilitating conditions in children and adults, today announced significant new medical policy coverage from a major national health insurer for Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (“PENFS”). The coverage spans multiple states and represents approximately 18 million health plan members.

NeurAxis’ proprietary PENFS technology, IB-Stim, is FDA-cleared for the treatment of functional abdominal pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Functional Dyspepsia (FD) including associated nausea symptoms in patients 8 years and older. IB-Stim is a non-invasive neuromodulation device that gently stimulates cranial nerve bundles in the ear to help regulate pain signaling between the gut and the brain. Currently, no FDA-approved drug therapies exist for pediatric patients with abdominal pain related to functional dyspepsia, a significant unmet medical need. In the absence of approved options, off-label prescription drugs are often used, despite limited efficacy data and potential safety concerns—underscoring IB-Stim’s unique position as the only FDA-cleared therapy specifically designed for this large and underserved pain related patient population.

“NeurAxis’ growth is accelerating as we execute on our plans to expand payer coverage, broaden patient access and scale commercialization of IB-Stim,” said Brian Carrico, Chief Executive Officer of NeurAxis. “Securing medical policy coverage for PENFS from one of the nation’s leading health insurers demonstrates tangible progress against these priorities. We are translating our clinical evidence into meaningful coverage gains and actively pursuing additional major national insurers to build on this momentum.

“With a Category I CPT code effective January 1, 2026, and our proprietary PENFS technology incorporated into leading national society clinical practice guidelines, we have established a strong foundation to support continued growth. Our focus is now on converting these achievements into broader physician adoption, increased patient access and sustained commercial expansion. Backed by a strengthened balance sheet and growing payer recognition, we believe NeurAxis is well positioned to deliver significant revenue growth and margin expansion as we continue executing on our strategy.”

About NeurAxis, Inc.

NeurAxis, Inc., is a medical technology company focused on neuromodulation therapies to address chronic and debilitating conditions in children and adults. NeurAxis is dedicated to advancing science and leveraging evidence-based medicine to drive the adoption of IB-Stim, its proprietary Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) technology, by the medical, scientific, and patient communities. IB-Stim is FDA-cleared for functional abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, including FD-linked nausea symptoms in patients ages 8 and older. Additional clinical trials of PENFS in multiple pediatric and adult conditions with large unmet healthcare needs are underway. For more information, please visit http://neuraxis.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current assumptions and expectations of future events and trends, which affect or may affect the Company’s business, strategy, operations or financial performance, and actual results and other events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements due to numerous risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results, developments, business decisions or other events to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements in this press release. These factors include, among other things, the conditions in the U.S. and global economy, the trading price and volatility of the Company’s stock, public health issues or other events, the Company’s compliance with applicable laws, the results of the Company’s clinical trials and perceptions thereof, the results of submissions to the FDA, and factors described in the Risk Factors section of NeurAxis’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except to the extent required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events and developments or otherwise.

For contraindications, precautions, warnings, and IFU, please see: https://ibstim.com/important-information/.

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Contacts:

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NeurAxis, Inc.
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For contraindications, precautions, warnings, and IFU, please see: https://ibstim.com/important-information/.

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Lytham Partners
Ben Shamsian
646-829-9701
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Risks

  • Dependence on continued and expanded insurance coverage and reimbursement policies to drive revenue growth, which can be variable and uncertain.
  • Clinical trial results and FDA regulatory approvals impact market acceptance and future expansion prospects for PENFS technology.
  • Economic conditions and potential stock price volatility could affect the company's financial health and operational execution.

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