Spinal Surgery
Definition
Surgical procedures performed on the spine including discectomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, fusion, and artificial disc replacement. Spinal surgeries require prior authorization through utilization review in California workers' compensation and are subject to the MTUS surgical treatment guidelines and the OMFS surgical fee schedule.
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What is a Spinal Surgery?
Surgical procedures performed on the spine including discectomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, fusion, and artificial disc replacement. Spinal surgeries require prior authorization through utilization review in California workers' compensation and are subject to the MTUS surgical treatment guidelines and the OMFS surgical fee schedule.
Is spinal surgery covered under workers' compensation in California?
Spinal Surgery may be authorized as part of a workers' compensation treatment plan in California, subject to utilization review (UR) and the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The primary treating physician must request authorization through the appropriate channels.