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Catheter System for the Functional Anaesthetic Discography™ Procedure

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Reimbursement for the Functional Anaesthetic Discography™ Procedure

DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Catheter

The Functional Anaesthetic Discography™ (F.A.D.™) Procedure using the DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Catheter System helps diagnose the source of low back pain by selectively anesthetizing suspected disc(s) while the patient performs activities that typically generate pain. The F.A.D.™ Procedure allows for both functional and anesthetic assessment of these suspected discs in low back pain patients.

Our team of reimbursement professionals is knowledgeable about the available reimbursement for the F.A.D.™ Procedure and the complex reimbursement environment typical in today's healthcare industry. If you have questions about reimbursement for the F.A.D.™ Procedure, please email us or call 888-865-9512.

Below you will find the various documents to assist you with the coding and reimbursement process.

DISCYPHOR DIRECT™ Catheter System DISCYPHOR™ Catheter System
Functional Anaesthetic Reimbursement Guide
Procedure Overview
Sample Operative Report
Sample Prior Authorization Letter
Sample Letter of Medical Necessity
Sample Appeal Letter
FDA Letter
Functional Anaesthetic Reimbursement Guide
Procedure Overview
Sample Operative Report
Sample Prior Authorization Letter
Sample Letter of Medical Necessity
Sample Appeal Letter
FDA Letter

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  • Published: November 05, 2008
  • Updated: July 29, 2009

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