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Spinal Decompression Surgery - MEDICAID - MICHIGAN (New)
Humana·MI · Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pain Management·Medicaid
We identified it
Jul 23, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid has issued a new policy defining spinal decompression surgery as a covered procedure encompassing multiple surgical techniques (discectomy, laminectomy, laminotomy, foraminotomy, foraminectomy, facetectomy, spinal fusion, or combinations). The billing team must verify coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, and specific billing code guidance from the complete policy document to ensure compliant claim submission.
Action Required
IMMEDIATELY: Billing team must obtain the COMPLETE policy document from the Humana source URL (https://dctm.humana.com/Mentor/Web/v.aspx?objectID=090009298a57fc70) as only a summary was provided. The summary does not specify: (1) effective date, (2) specific CPT/HCPCS codes for each procedure, (3) prior authorization requirements, (4) medical necessity criteria, or (5) any coverage limitations. Before processing any spinal decompression claims for Michigan Medicaid patients: (A) Retrieve full policy details including effective date and code-specific billing instructions; (B) Update billing system with any new prior auth requirements; (C) Train billing and provider staff on coverage criteria and documentation needs; (D) Review recent spinal decompression claims to determine if reprocessing is needed. Flag any claims submitted before policy effective date. Failure to obtain and implement complete policy guidance may result in claim denials or compliance issues.