The X-Stop® Spacer for the symptons of lumbar spninal stenosis
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Reimbursement Resource Center

Understanding reimbursement for the X-STOP® IPD® System is key to giving patients access to care. Our team of reimbursement professionals is dedicated to assisting healthcare providers and consumers navigate the complex reimbursement environment typical in today's healthcare industry. We are pleased to provide the following information to enhance your understanding of coverage policies, coding, and payments for the X-STOP IPD System.

Sample operative report and letters
FAQs and reimbursement updates

Sample operative report and letters

Sample Operative Report
Sample Letter of Pre-Authorization and Medical Necessity
Sample Appeal Letter
Prior Authorization/Pre-Determination Process and Appeals Guide
FDA Letter

FAQs and reimbursement updates

The Health Care Policy and Reimbursement Team is committed to providing you with current information regarding applicable coding and reimbursement for our products. These notices provide you with an update concerning recent developments in reimbursement for the X-STOP IPD System. The following documents will assist you with the coding and reimbursement process.

Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) for 2008 X-STOP IPD Procedure
Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) effective October 1, 2007 X-STOP IPD Procedure

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This treatment is prescribed by your doctor. It is not for everyone. Please talk with your doctor and see if it is right for you. Your doctor should discuss all potential benefits and risks with you. Although many patients benefit from the use of this treatment, approximately half of the patients who received the X-STOP device in the 2-year study experienced a degree of pain relief and ability to increase their activity levels that was sufficient to be considered a successful outcome at 2 years after surgery. This compares with the control group treated with non-surgical care that had a 6% successful outcome treatment success rate.15