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Spinal Fusion and Stabilization Surgery - MEDICAID - OHIO (New)
Humana·OH · Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pain Management·Medicaid
We identified it
Jul 23, 2026
Summary
This is a new Ohio Medicaid policy addressing coverage and medical necessity criteria for spinal fusion and stabilization surgeries, including guidance on artificial intervertebral disc replacement as an alternative to traditional fusion for degenerative disc disease and minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion procedures. The billing team needs to obtain the complete policy document to identify specific prior authorization requirements, covered procedures, and billing code restrictions.
Action Required
URGENT - By end of business today: Billing team must request the complete policy document from Humana (not just the summary) using the source URL provided. The summary is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence, making it impossible to identify specific CPT codes, coverage limitations, or prior authorization requirements. Do NOT bill spinal fusion or artificial disc replacement procedures under Ohio Medicaid until the full policy is reviewed and documented in your billing system. Once obtained, the billing team must: (1) Extract all affected CPT and HCPCS codes, (2) Determine prior authorization triggers and requirements, (3) Update billing software rules and encounter forms, (4) Brief providers on documentation requirements for medical necessity. Failure to implement correct billing rules will result in Ohio Medicaid claim denials.