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Spinal Fusion and Stabilization Surgery - MEDICAID - INDIANA (New)

Humana·IN · Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Pain Management·Medicaid
Effective date
Jun 17, 2026
We identified it
Jun 24, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

This is a new comprehensive Medicaid policy for Indiana covering spinal fusion and stabilization surgeries, including artificial disc replacement, corpectomy, kyphectomy, and sacroiliac joint fusion. The policy establishes specific coverage criteria and includes detailed procedure codes for various spinal surgical procedures effective June 17, 2026.

Action Required

Action needed
Before June 17, 2026: Billing team must update prior authorization requirements for all spinal fusion procedures for Indiana Medicaid patients. Ensure documentation meets specific coverage criteria including diagnostic imaging confirmation and conservative treatment failure. Update encounter forms to include required clinical documentation for corpectomy, kyphectomy, artificial disc replacement, and sacroiliac joint fusion procedures. Claims without proper documentation will be denied.

Affected Billing Codes

63081
63082
63085
63086
63087
63088
63090
63091
63101
63102
63103
63300
63301
63302
63303
63304
63305
63306
63307
63308
22818
22819
22857
22860