…nonsurgical management in a meta-analysis of randomized and nonrandomized controlled studies. Spine 2011, in review. Johnell O, Karns JA. An estimate of the worldwide prevalence and disability associated with…

…2-year (-2.0 vs. -5.6 points) follow-up (all differences are statistically significant.).(11) Two published studies report that favorable outcomes achieved at one year are sustained long term (up to 5-years).(12,16)…

…-6.2 points) and 2-year (-2.0 vs. -5.6 points) follow-up (all differences are statistically significant.).(14) Two published studies report that favorable outcomes achieved at one year are sustained long term…

…presentations and summary documents. Please see the following links for more information and resources from the AMA: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2019-06/cpt-office-prolonged-svs-code-changes.pdf https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/em-prep-your-house-practice-checklist-2021-transition…

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…understanding of provider interest in and challenges related to value- based payment models for OUD treatment. Obtaining a better understand how providers measure and define quality OUD treatment and…

…from the National Provider Call can be accessed at the following link: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/NPC/Downloads/2015-08-27-ICD10-Presentation.pdf. Additionally, in response to questions from the health care community, CMS has released updated “Clarifying Questions…

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…to episode costs: Only services that have been determined to be clinically related to the episode (based on input from the workgroup) are included in episode costs. Services are…

…vs. 1.3 days) as well as improved relief of pain (using 0-10 VAS) at 1- (-2.7 vs. -6.2 points, p<.001) and 2-year (-2.0 vs. -5.6 points, p<.001) follow-up.42 The…

…Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in which correctly concluded that there is no randomized controlled trial evidence that directly compares lumbar spinal fusion with nonsurgical conservative treatments in…

…surgeons remain focused only on their daily practice. As a result Dr. Bertagnoli, who was initially trained as a mechanical engineer, has played a significant role in the development…