…states for State Workers Compensation fee schedule and coverage policies. The ISASS letter asked the ACOEM Low Back Disorder Guideline committee overseen by ACOEM Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Kurt Hegmann, to…

…Fusion was generated out of necessity to provide an ICD9-based background and emphasize tools to ensure correct diagnosis. A timely ICD10-based 2016 Update provides a granular threshold selection with…

…he completed studies in Microsurgery followed by General Surgery in 1990. JC LeHuec became a medical doctor in 1987 and continued his studies in Biomechanics and Biomaterials completing his…

…founded several medical-related companies, including Back Systems, Inc., a risk management company in Dallas; and CompTain, Inc., a worker’s compensation PPO. He also served on the advisory boards of…

ISASS Provides Comments to Anthem on Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Practice Guidelines for Workers Compensation Coverage On April 21, 2020, ISASS sent a comment letter to Anthem regarding their Sacroiliac…

…of December 18, 2012. A draft report and report appendix can be found here: Comment on Draft Reports and White Papers ISASS is encouraging our members to provide comments…

…to baseline. Clinical improvements in the ODI, VAS, and the Medical Outcomes Trust Short-Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary (SF-36 PCS) were statistically significant compared to baseline at all…

…submit comments on both rules by the deadline, but for individual members and practices interested in submitting comments, please see links below to submit comments. You can read the…

…With innovations originating in every continent, it’s imperative that those committed to advancing spine surgery have a platform for discussion and education that encompasses the international community. With members…

…that they were seeking comment on whether to adopt a work RVU of 20.00 which is the work RVU for CPT code 27280, Arthrodesis, open, sacroiliac joint, including obtaining…

…read ISASS’ comment letter. Click here for a full summary of the proposed rule and here for a comprehensive comparison of reimbursements for spine procedures in both the Hospital…

…the new Legislative Session that began January 10, 2012. The new bills, A-245 and S-848, will be referred to committee in the coming weeks. Thus a major battle for…