Approved for XLIF fusion by BCBS of California
I had the XLIF fusion in 9/08 and it was approved by BCBS of California, and I do not recall any instability of my spine ever being mentioned. I had "standard" Degenerative Disc Disease (at L3-L4), documented by an MRI and a positive Discogram. I knew that BCBS would not pay for ADR (as they had denied me the first time and thus I went overseas) but getting approved for the minimally invasive fusion was no problem at all---it was a slam dunk. I am quite shocked to hear of your situation, and I would ask BCBS that is you do not qualify for a fusion, WHAT procedure do they suggest you get to fix your situation????
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Charles B. Fainberg
Back pain suddenly started 9/05, no injury or cause
PT, Chiropractic, Epidural Injections - no help
DDD confirmed via discogram at L4/L5 & L5/S1 (with issues at L3/L4 but no concordant pain) 3/06
Failed SED (Laser Endoscopic surgery) 4/06
2 level ADR (L4-L5 & L5-S1) with Maverick disc at Stenum 8/06
XLIF Fusion (L3/L4) 9/08
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