Anthem Blue Cross Connecticut Commercial Clinical Policy

Anthem Blue Cross Connecticut SURG.00130 Annulus Closure After Discectomy Form

Effective Date

01/03/2024

Last Reviewed

11/09/2023

Original Document

  Reference



This document addresses annulus closure devices proposed for use in annular repair following a discectomy procedure.

Position Statement

Investigational and Not Medically Necessary:

Annulus closure using devices for annular repair is considered investigational and not medically necessary.