Comment Letter

AANS CNS Comments on NASS Draft Policy on Cervical Laminectomy and Laminoplasty

  • Reimbursement and Practice Management

John G. Finkenberg, MD, President
North American Spine Society
7075 Veterans Blvd.
Burr Ridge, IL 60527

SUBJECT: NASS Cervical Laminectomy and Laminoplasty Draft Coverage Policy

Dear Dr. Finkenberg:

On behalf of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves (DSPN), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the North American Spine Society’s (NASS) Draft Coverage Policy for cervical laminectomy and laminoplasty. The DSPN Payor Response Committee has reviewed the NASS coverage policy, and we have several recommendations:

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