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HumanaMedicare Advantage · Coverage · Medicare Advantage · Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Pain ManagementHigh impact

Spinal Fusion Surgery - Medicare Advantage (Revised)

Effective date
May 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 24, 2026

Summary

Humana has released an updated Medicare Advantage medical coverage policy for spinal fusion surgery, effective May 1, 2026. This comprehensive policy covers all types of spinal fusion procedures including cervical, lumbar, and thoracic fusion, minimally invasive approaches, and sacroiliac joint fusion, with geographic-specific LCD requirements by Medicare Administrative Contractor jurisdiction.

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What to do

Action · 3 steps
01Before May 1, 2026: Review and update spinal fusion surgery prior authorization and documentation workflows for Medicare Advantage patients.
02Verify current LCD requirements based on your MAC jurisdiction as outlined in the policy.
03Update billing staff training materials to reflect the revised coverage determinations and limitations for all spinal fusion procedures including minimally invasive approaches and sacroiliac joint fusion.

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Spinal Fusion Surgery - Medicare Advantage (Revised)
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