…test, compression test, thigh thrust, FABER (Patrick’s) test, Gaenslen’s maneuver, sacral sulcus tenderness) are typically performed in the physician’s office; in combination, these tests are thought to be predictive…

…that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Important note: For this survey, the intra-service period includes total “skin-to-skin” time—specifically, the total time for the approach, the definitive procedure,…

…Spine Surgery (ISASS) is showing signs of growth in both new exhibitors and new attendees. “We have 17 new exhibitors this year and are seeing an increase in the…

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…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…

…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…

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…

…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…

…“new clinical information”. This means CMS is largely unaccountable and is free to make valuation decisions without having to provide compelling rationale when rejecting value recommendations from stakeholders.  …

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…rule public comment periods and CMS’s stated plans to extend the implementation timeline appear to be an acknowledgement of the complexities of these policies. Read the Original March Proposed…

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