CMS is proposing to add 10 new spine procedures to the ASC list of payable procedures for 2015:
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Neck spine fuse&remov bel c2
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Neck spine fusion
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Lumbar spine fusion
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Spine fusion extra segment
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Neck spine disk surgery
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Low back disk surgery
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Laminotomy single lumbar
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Removal of spinal lamina
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Removal of spinal lamina
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Decompress spinal cord
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For these procedures to be included in the 2015 final rule, CMS must hear now from those who support the idea. Please click here to submit your comment urging CMS to accept the proposed addition of these ten procedures to the ASC list.