Multi-Jurisdictional Cervical Fusion Contractor Advisory Committee Meeting: August 16, 2023

Published 04/16/2024

Noridian Healthcare Solutions along with CGS Administrators, National Government Services (NGS), Palmetto GBA, WPS Government Health Administrators (WPS), First Coast Service Options and Novitas Solutions held a Multi-Jurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting via teleconference on August 16, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Discussions focused on Cervical Fusion. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assigned Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) the task of developing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). The purpose of the CAC meeting is to provide a formal mechanism for healthcare professionals to be informed of the evidence used in developing an LCD and promote communications between the MACs and the healthcare community. The CAC panel discussed the clinical literature related to Cervical Fusion. Discussions occurred between CAC panelists and Contractor Medical Directors.

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