…to spine surgery can be found here. ISASS submitted comments to CMS regarding the proposed SFusion payment measure. A copy of the ISASS letter can be found here. The…

…should not advance the proprietary interests of any commercial company Any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or products discussed in the content must be disclosed to the audience in either…

…specified complex “non-ancillary services” from the Stark law’s in-office ancillary services (IOAS) and physicians’ services exceptions, increasing penalties for violations, and adding compliance review provisions. With certain exceptions, the…

ISASS17 Info: Conference Schedule | Scientific Program | Program Committee | CME Information ISASS17 Links: ISASS17 Scientific Abstracts | ISASS17 Scientific Program PDF | Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF) ISASS17 Presidential…

On November 3, ISASS submitted comments to Novitas Solutions Inc., the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) covering Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Delaware, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey,…

On January 31, ISASS submitted comments to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) regarding two sets of coding edits, one set implemented in September 2015 and another set scheduled…

ISASS18 Info: Conference Schedule | Scientific Program | Program Committee | CME Information ISASS18 Links: ISASS18 Scientific Program (PDF) | Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF) RoleName ISASS PresidentJeffrey Goldstein, MD, FACS,…

…lumbar J8 G2 $3,631.80 $2,721.78 -$910.02 ISASS submitted comments to CMS flagging the potential error and on December 22, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a…

In April, Medicare Administrator Contractor (MAC) carrier Noridian published Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC) Voting Results for a draft policy on Vertebral Augmentation. The CAC meeting took place in March…

ISASS Comments on Washington State Health Care Authority Potential Review of Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Policy On July 23, 2020, ISASS sent a comment letter to the Washington State Health…

…complications from COVID-19, being able to provide treatment in outpatient settings will allow non–COVID-19 patients to get the care they need. ISASS commented on this proposal and on the…

ISASS Provides Comments to CMS on Medicare Prior Authorization Policies ISASS jointed a broad coalition, included the Medical Device Manufacturing Association, in submitting a letter on April 7, 2021,…