NASS Insider


March 18, 2025


Three Interspinous Coverage Recommendations


The North American Spine Society (NASS) is pleased to announce publication of the recently revised Coverage Recommendations:
  • Interspinous Devices for Fusion
  • Interspinous Device with Decompression
  • Interspinous Device without Fusion and without Decompression
NASS continues to develop and update Coverage Recommendations for various spine care procedures, treatments and diagnostics (30+ topics available as of now).

NASS’ multidisciplinary and evidence-based medicine trained team of spine specialists spent a significant amount of time in reviewing the evidence and developing this valuable resource.

This topics and coverage recommendations related to it has undergone a thorough review by the North American Spine Society. More detailed indications/contraindications are further delineated in the full coverage document.

Please click here to access your copies of the following interspinous coverage recommendations:
  • Interspinous Devices for Fusion
  • Interspinous Device with Decompression
  • Interspinous Device without Fusion and without Decompression
NASS’ coverage documents continue to be utilized by government agencies, third-party payors, utilization management groups, spine care providers and patients across the nation. We hope these coverage recommendations continue to help provide access to appropriate spine care for all patients affected by spine problems and their sequelae.

NASS would like to thank the Coverage Committee Leadership and Members for their continued efforts and dedication!
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