I saw another post in "Arthroplasty Central", but thought this might be a better place to pose this. Does anyone know if any insurance companies (not WC) have covered any part of a surgery in the US where there is a combination of ADR and fusion. It would seem that if insurance covers a fusion, that the company should cover at least what is "normal and customary" if you have a combo procedure. Does anyone have actual experience with this?
I am trying to get something done before I retire (in 2-3 months) because my insurance coverage will change at that point.
I am even wondering about the wisdom of possibly having a fusion in the US 1st, then going to Germany for ADR on the other two levels that are problematic. What do you think.
Geri
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May 2000 DDD- PhysTher & Back to work
2005- Pain returned & getting worse, Something snapped playing golf
MRI/Discogram confirmed 3 level problem L2/3/4/5, Disk Bulge, facet arthrosis
L4-5 Grade I Anterolisthesis, Posterior annular tear , moderate
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