…lumbar total disc replacement, second level, converted to Category 1 code, effective January 2023. (ISASS made this proposal to the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel, and it…

…Neurosurgery, The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, World Neurosurgery, Acta Neurochirurgica, Spinal Cord, the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, Neurosurgical Focus, Contemporary Spine Surgery, and the Journal of…

…adjust hospital payment for the resources required for multiple-level fusions. Finally, CMS is proposing a new mandatory episode-based alternative payment model called TEAM (Transforming Episode Accountability Model), which is…

ISASS signed on to an AMA letter to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) regarding updates to the Network Adequacy Model Act. NAIC is the standard-setting and regulatory…

…and Phoenix, and has staff privileges at several hosptials: Presbyterian Hospital of Plano; Frisco Medical Center; HCA Medical Center of Plano; and Arizona Surgical Hospital, John C. Lincoln North…

Scientific Journal of ISASS also changes its publication schedule for 2012 The SAS Journal, the official scientific journal of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS)…

Surgical Spinal Care: Removing Barriers to Patient Access Agenda 12:00-12:10 p.m.Opening Remarks by Alex Vaccaro, MD, MBA, Rothman Institute 12:10-1:25 p.m. Delivering Value in Spine Care Moderated by Alex…

…could qualify for a modest positive payment adjustment. Option 4: Participate in an Advanced Alternative Payment Model in 2017 Instead of reporting quality data and other information, the law…

…primary procedure) CPT Code 22854 – Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to vertebral…

…philosophy of natural spinal mobility through dissemination of educational materials to spinal surgeons, the medical community and the lay public. Reflecting globalization, ISASS will not be “regionalized” but be…

…N, et al. Adjacent level intradiscal pressure and segmental kinematics following a cervical total disc arthroplasty: an in vitro human cadaveric model. Spine. 2005 May 15; 30(10): 1165‐72. 11. C…

…• MIPS webpage • Virtual Groups Toolkit: Information on the two-stage election process and agreements CPT Editorial Panel Deletes CPT Code 76001 Effective 01/01/19 The CPT Editorial Panel met…