Mainstay Medical received an ICD-10 diagnosis code for multifidus dysfunction in the lower back, according to an Oct. 2 news release.
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Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to operate on Alex Singleton, a player for the Denver Broncos, on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles, according to a Sept. 30 report by 9 News.
On Oct. 1, UnitedHealthcare's national prior authorization gold-card program went into effect. The payer first announced the program in August, and debuted its list of eligible procedures on Sept. 1, which included several orthopedic and spine-related codes.
From endoscopic cases to payer relations and more, several experts in spine surgery shared their insights with Becker's during the third quarter.
Hattiesburg, Miss.-based Southern Bone & Joint Specialists recently suffered a cybersecurity incident that may have affected the protected health information of 7,162 individuals.
From new milestones and FDA nods, here are five key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Sept. 25.
From advancing its total joint implants to seeking new acquisitions, Zimmer Biomet had a busy third quarter.
Daniel Webb, MD, joined AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome (Ga.), according to an Oct. 2 news release in Coosa Valley News.
Alexandria, La.-based Rapides Regional Medical Center completed its first wireless, handheld robotic total knee replacement in the state, TV station WNTZ Fox 48 reported Oct. 1.
Savannah, Ga.-based Optim Orthopedics has launched a digital care app, OptimNOW, to give patients direct access to orthopedic care 24 hours a day, according to an Oct. 1 report from Grice Connect.