This video presentation is for providers to learn about the new criteria for lumbar spine surgery which is effective on May 1, 2025. This presentation will discuss rationale for new criteria, documentation required and key points.
The handout includes information and criteria that apply to lumbar spine decompression and fusion surgeries of Alaska Medicaid (AKM) recipients. Comagine Health will begin applying these criteria instead of InterQual for spine surgeries on 04/01/2025.
Comagine Health, in partnership with Alaska Medicaid, presents the Spring 2025 Provider Outreach Conference.
Slides from the May 7, 2025 Alaska Medicaid and Alaska Behavioral Health Spring 2025 Provider Conference.
Slides from May 8, 2025 Alaska Medicaid and Alaska Behavioral Health Spring Provider Conference.
Recording from the Alaska Medicaid and Alaska Behavioral Health Spring 2025 Conference May 7 presentation.
Part 1 recording from the Alaska Medicaid and Alaska Behavioral Health Spring 2025 Conference on May 8, 2025.
Part 2 recording from the Alaska Medicaid and Alaska Behavioral Health Spring 2025 Conference on May 8, 2025.
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