Hi,
I too have Cigna as my companies insurance administrator. Specifically I can't speak to your situation, but I WAS approved for a single level ADR (Prodisc) by Cigna and am currently scheduled.
My company self-insures and I'm not sure how that affected the decision to approve ADR surgery.
My approval came on the first submission. I have a similar conservative treatment history as you (massage, PT, Epi's) that spans about 8 years. This too might have streamlined the approval process. My approval actually came on the first submission, didn't even need to appeal.
I suggest you keep hammering away at Cigna. It appears that they are becoming slightly more inclined to approve ADR surgery as an alternative to Fusion.
Mike
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Mike
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2006-2011 Chiro, epidural steroids, nsaids, PT for L4-5 bulge/annular tear
April 25th 2012 35MPH rear end collision, blows out L4-5 and ADDS a tear in C4-5
Cancelled ADR to continue conservative therapies
April 10th 2013: Insurance re-approved and I'm scheduling lumbar ADR for end of the month!
*schedule* ADR Prodisc L April 29th 2013
5-2-2013 ADR using Prodisc L
7-10-2013 New MRI on neck. Surgeon DOES NOT recommend ADR for Cervical.
"I'll be your Huckleberry"
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