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Spinal Fusion and Stabilization Surgery - MEDICAID - SOUTH CAROLINA (Revised)

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

Summary

Humana has updated their South Carolina Medicaid policy for spinal fusion and stabilization surgery, effective June 17, 2026. The policy provides detailed coverage criteria for corpectomy, kyphectomy, lumbar artificial disc replacement, and sacroiliac joint fusion procedures with specific eligibility requirements.

Action Required

Action needed
Before June 17, 2026: Billing team must review and update prior authorization processes for South Carolina Medicaid spinal procedures. Ensure documentation meets specific criteria outlined in policy HUM-SC-2235-001 for corpectomy (CPT 63081-63307), kyphectomy (CPT 22818-22819), and lumbar disc replacement (CPT 22857, 22860) procedures. Update encounter forms to capture required diagnostic imaging and clinical criteria. Claims may be denied without proper documentation of eligibility criteria.

Affected Billing Codes

63081
63085
63087
63090
63101
63102
63300
63301
63302
63303
63304
63305
63306
63307
22818
22819
22857
22860