Spine, radiology groups push back on Cigna spinal cord stimulator policy
By Admin | December 04, 2023
A letter from the American Society of Neuroradiology that was co-signed by multiple spine groups is calling out Cigna over its policies related to closed-loop spinal cord stimulation therapy.
The Nov. 30 letter expressed "profound objection" to Cigna's policy calling the therapy "experimental, investigational, and/or unproven" and said the classification neglects the research and evidence behind it.
The letter cited the benefits of closed-loop spinal cord stimulation and CMS' transitional pass through designation.
The letter urged Cigna to reevaluate its position and acknowledge the "overwhelming evidence supporting...(More)
For more info please read, Spine, radiology groups push back on Cigna spinal cord stimulator policy, by Becker's Spine Review
