Simulated Bundled Payments for 4 Common Surgical Approaches to Treat Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Consideration to Break the Clinical Equipoise

Conclusion: In a national cohort of patients undergoing surgery for DCM, LP had the lowest complication rate, and simulated bundled reimbursements at 90 days and 2 years postoperatively. The lowest quartile 90-day payment for LF was more expensive than median amounts for mACDF, ACCF, and LP. If surgeons encounter scenarios of clinical equipoise in practice, LP is likely to result in maximum value as it is on an average 70% less expensive than LF over 90 days.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research