Comment Letter

Neurosurgery responds to NASS Draft Coverage Policy for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM)

  • Reimbursement and Practice Management

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

SUBJECT: NASS Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring 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 intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM). The DSPN Payor Response Committee has reviewed the North American Spine Society’s (NASS) coverage policy, and we have several recommendations.

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