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Spinal Decompression Surgery - MEDICAID - MICHIGAN (New)
Humana·MI · Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pain Management +1 more·Medicaid
Effective date
Jul 22, 2026
We identified it
Jul 23, 2026
Summary
Humana Medicaid Michigan has released a new spinal decompression surgery coverage policy (effective 07/22/2026) that establishes specific clinical criteria for coverage of discectomy, laminectomy, foraminectomy, and related procedures. The policy requires documented medical necessity including imaging confirmation, failed conservative treatment (typically 6 weeks), and specific clinical/neurological findings. Billing teams must verify these criteria are met before submitting claims to avoid denials.
Action Required
By July 22, 2026: Billing team must implement pre-claim verification process for all spinal decompression procedures billed to Humana Medicaid Michigan (Policy HUM-MI-2660-000). (1) Update billing system to flag CPT codes 63055, 63064, 63066, 63077, 63078, 63172, 63173, 63295, 63185, 63190, 22100, 22103 for Michigan Medicaid claims. (2) Create internal checklist requiring documentation of: imaging confirmation (MRI/CT), failed conservative treatment period (6 weeks minimum for appropriate diagnoses), corresponding clinical symptoms, and objective neurological findings before claim submission. (3) Provider team must attach supporting documentation (operative reports, imaging results, clinical notes) demonstrating medical necessity criteria per policy. (4) Train front-desk and clinical staff to obtain and verify these elements during pre-authorization process. Failure to meet documented criteria will result in claim denials. Contact Humana for prior authorization guidance if criteria ambiguity exists.