2010 ADR versus Fusion Cost Comparison

[Researcher]

Here is a link to a Texas Back study presented this year at the SAS10 Conference. It shows that fusion is generally 50% more expensive than ADR for one or two levels. This is based on a small, but very carefully chosen set of patients. I am trying to get the full report, but based on the information in the summary, I believe the data is very relevant and plan to reference it in my insurance appeal.

http://www.isass.org/pdf/sas10/4-Friday/Abstract_56.pdf

Pressing on, even though life can be a pain in the neck!

Phil

[mmarsh]

Phil

Thanks for this! I'll send it in as well, maybe they'll notice it and ok my ADR.

Pain in the neck among other places!

[Metalneck07]

Interesting !! I just had a TDR and Fusion the total billed was $ 118,773.00. The breakdown showes the TDR being the most expensive item. This wouldn't match their findings. Which baffles me since I had surgery at TBI !!??
Again very interesting.
Caitlin aka Metalneck07