…the fact sheet, click here: Fact Sheet (PDF) 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 invasive-sacroiliac-joint-fusion-6 isass-comments-on-2021-medicare-outpatient-prospective-payment-system-ambulatory-surgical-center-opps-asc-proposed-rule…

…new, more restrictive policy for lumbar fusion procedures, effective January 2011. View the Policy Here (PDF) (Note: Policy document removed from BC/BS NC web site.) Our initial read of…

…a new, more restrictive policy for lumbar fusion procedures, effective January 1, 2011. View the Policy Here (PDF) (Note: Policy document removed from BC/BS NC web site.) Our initial…

…North Carolina (BCBS-NC) to discuss the spine community’s concerns with a newly published BCBS-NC policy on lumbar fusions. The posting of the policy by BCBS-NC last fall prompted an…

…2015 and will go into effect on January 1, 2016. Changes to RVUs and Reimbursements for Spine Codes ISASS staff looked at commonly used CPT codes for spine and…

…relief funds are to be spent. To read the letter to Secretary Becerra, see the attached PDF. 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 invasive-sacroiliac-joint-fusion-6…

…of the physician community and has been a leader in advocating for fair payment for physicians for their services. To read the letter, see attached PDF. 1701969909:49 49 default…

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…and ambulance service add-ons Extension of telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2024 Revision to the phase-in of the Medicare clinical laboratory test payment changes Public health and pandemic preparation…

…may not follow Medicare guidelines for hospital admissions, diagnostic testing, medication, and procedures, putting many—especially those with “long COVID”—at risk for being denied treatment. To ensure that patients covered…

…but are not limited to visits, surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, therapy services, and specified preventive services. CMS will accept comments on the proposed rule until September 6, 2016, and…

…out to CMS to contest the edits. Codes 63052 and 63053 are add-on codes for decompression when done with a PLIF/TLIF and should not be subject to denial when…