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Old 12-02-2006, 09:16 PM
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When I went to the CMS website...this is what I found: (re reopening coverage issue for the Prodisc)

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/viewtrackingsheet.asp?id=197


The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is reviewing its national coverage decision (NCD) regarding Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement.

On May 16, 2006, CMS issued a NCD (NCD Manual Section 150.10) for LADR. The coverage decision was focused on the Charite lumbar artificial disc because that was the only lumbar artificial disc with FDA approval at that time. On August 14, 2006, the FDA approved another lumbar artificial disc called ProDisc.

LADR involves the surgical implantation of the artificial disc device between two vertebrae to replace a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc in the lumbar region of the spine. The surgical implantation of the device may reduce pain, restore intervertebral disc height, and preserve motion.

CMS is opening this NCD for reconsideration with a thorough review of the evidence on the ProDisc lumbar artificial disc and any other lumbar artificial disc that receives FDA approval during this national coverage analysis process.

Public Comment Period 11/28/2006 - 12/28/2006
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Injured 9/01
Annular tears L4/5 & L5/S1
denied adr by insurance for 2 level charite as well as hybrid fusion at L5/S1 with Charite at L4/5.

New ins paid for 2 level lumbar prodisc surgery on 4/7/08 (at age 39) with Dr. Westerlund, at Core Orthop
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