…concentrate in spinal fusion and the second comparing bone graft and bone graft substitute in metastatic spine surgery. Download the full issue here OR view below 1653332577:11 11 default…

…spine surgeons everywhere. In this issue, contributors make the case for an integrated spine surgery residency, highlight findings regarding minimally invasive techniques for revision lumbar surgery, describe the use…

…Dr. Melissa Chambers; and thorough examination of the incidence and epidemiology of cervical epidural abscesses; and the proposal of an “Intrusiveness Index” for the extent of surgery for metastatic…

…and doctors have long complained about insurance company tactics, and Congress is considering legislation aimed at addressing some of these concerns. Meanwhile, the reports’ investigators urge Medicare to strengthen…

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…and other spine surgery procedures that is based on the latest literature and our members’ and their patients’ experiences – a truly evidence-based approach. This membership alert has also…

…for the 2020 site neutral pay cuts. To read the Federal Court ruling, click here: default default #ffffff 1 1 position-statement-on-cervical-and-lumbar-disc-replacements-2019 position-statement-on-cervical-and-lumbar-disc-replacements-2019-5 invasive-sacroiliac-joint-fusion 2020-07-08 2020-08-05 3052 1596838932:8 8…

…Fund and how to apply, visit: hhs.gov/providerrelief. For an updated fact sheet on the Accelerated and Advance Payment Programs, visit: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/Accelerated-and-Advanced-Payments-Fact-Sheet.pdf.   1588361559:8 8 default default #ffffff 1 1…

…Maintenance Committee meeting. Dr. Lorio indicated the lack of diagnosis codes for multi-symptomatic spine conditions such as low back pain with lower leg pain and the need for more…

…Health Care, GAO; and Mr. Paul Masi, Executive Director, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, served as witnesses and experts who testified on the following topics: Aspects of the Work Geographic…

…The second addition, CPT code 86413, was approved in response to the development of laboratory tests that provide quantitative measurements of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, as opposed to a qualitative assessment…

…Schedule. Dr. Lorio described two clear examples of mis-valuation of minimally invasive spinal procedure in CPT code 27279, Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion, and 22867, Interlaminar Spinal Stabilization. The…