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Old 10-22-2014, 02:25 PM
reqmt reqmt is offline
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Default Lumbar hybrid surgery/ insured?

Hello everyone!

I need a fusion at L5/S1 and an ADR L4/5.

Has anyone had this done and had it covered by insurance?

Since Oxford always says no to this even through appeals, I plan on switching to Aetna at the advice of my doctor, he said they offer the best chance of getting it covered. Might get denied and then will have to appeal but if it works I would be more then elated!

Over the next month or so I will be preemptively gathering lots of studies, and documents to go to war in case I need it. I also have 6 years worth of images, tests, and failed treatments to show them.

If anyone has had this done and covered please let me know,
Thanks!!
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6 year struggle with herniated L4/5 w/ annular tear, ruptured L5/S1 that is now degenerated to where the bones rub, the lack of height is causing the facet joints to degenerate and cause pain at that level. Stenosis and radiculopathy to the left leg also present.
Now waiting to switch insurance so that I can get a hybrid surgery. Fusion of L5/S1 and ADR at L4/5.
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