…patient selection is unclear.” Additionally, the panel found that “identified studies had inconsistent findings regarding efficacy when compared to nonsurgical treatment, enrolled heterogeneous patient populations, and had design and…

…neurosurgical community to design and complete prospective randomized trials to answer the many lingering questions with rigorous scientific power. What they did not quote was the recommendation from the…

…MD, PhD, Germany Hansen A. Yuan, MD, USA Stephen Hochschuler, MD, USA Founding Member Thierry Marnay, MD, France Founding Member Rudolf Bertagnoli, MD, Germany Founding Member (the late) Charles…

…in the proposed rule: CMS is proposing the RUC-recommended value for a new Category I add-on code (2093X) to report bone marrow aspiration for spine surgery; CMS is designating…

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…has taken a flexible approach to implementing the QPP. 2017 has been designated the “transition year” by allowing “pick your pace” reporting. In order to continue this flexible approach…

…preservation technologies. This course is designed to provide its participants with a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence as well as the latest surgical techniques in the field of…

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…which can be accessed at the following links: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/PhysicianFeeSched https://www.cms.gov/medicaremedicare-fee-service-paymentphysicianfeeschedpfs-federal-regulation-notices/cms-1734-p https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/eval-mgmt-serv-guide-ICN006764.pdf default default #ffffff 1…

…effect January 1, 2021. In addition, CMS has approved updated Relative Value Unit settings for the E/M code set. The CPT changes are designed to reduce administrative burden and…

…last year’s rule, CMS acknowledged the ongoing litigation relating to the lower payment amount, including a district court ruling that the agency exceeded statutory authority in adjusting the payment…