…Interlaminar Stabilization – Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity” was published in the International Journal of Spine Surgery. The authors, Richard Guyer, MD, Michael Musacchio, MD, Frank Cammisa, MD…

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…AHRQ. AHRQ reports are not definitive policy for either Medicare/Medicaid or commercial insurers. However, commercial insurers oftentimes cite AHRQ reports to support their policies. AHRQ states that “The information…

Óscar L. Alves, MD Dr. Alves is a distinguished medical professional renowned for his expertise in neurosurgery. Currently serving as the Head of Neurosurgery at Hospital Lusiadas Porto, he…

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…US surgeons to come forward and share their spine work. 1640126257:7 7 default Óscar L. Alves, MD, Head of Neurosurgery, Senior Neurosurgeon Hospital Lusiadas Porto, Centro hospitalar de Gaia…

…Given that all patients are different, sweeping policy statements can exclude appropriate patients from appropriate clinical care. HCSC/BCBSIL bases their decision on the “lack of evidence of improved outcomes…

…Final 2017 Payment Rate Final 2018 Payment Rate Difference in Payment Rate from 2017 Final to 2018 Final 22867 Insertion of interlaminar/interspinous process stabilization/distraction device, without fusion, including image…