Utilization Trends, Cost, and Payments for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery in Commercial and Medicare-Insured Populations.

Harsh WadhwaChristopher LeungMatthew SklarChristopher P AmesAnand VeeravaguAtman DesaiJohn RatliffCorinna C Zygourakis

Published in: Neurosurgery (2022)

Rate of ASD surgery increased from 2007 to 2015 among commercial and Medicare beneficiaries. Despite increasing costs, Medicare payments decreased. Age, length of stay, and BMP usage were associated with increased payments for ASD surgery in both populations.

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