Is the ProDisc surgery covered by insurance?
Total disc replacement is a new therapy. While some payors, such as Aetna and Kaiser Permanente have recognized the value of this therapy, many insurance companies are not familiar with total disc replacement and may not have a routine procedure for covering the surgery. Patients should ask their physician to request preauthorization from the insurance company before surgery. Patients can also request preauthorization, but there is often medical information that must be submitted and patients do not always have full access to their medical histories. Synthes Spine operates a toll free ProDisc hotline (1-800-895-7764) and Reimbursement webpage to help patients and physicians through the payment process.
