scs

Did SCS implant for a patient. Day 3 she complained of brown fluid from midline wound (not battery pocket). Seen in office, expressed fluid which was consistent with serous fluid. Compression dressing applied. Seen on day 5, still serous fluid but less volume. Seen on post op day 10 and still...

What diagnosis codes (for insurance/ Medicare approval) do you use for the 80+ year old, non surgical patient with severe arthritis, severe multilevel stenosis, cauda equines impingement, never had surgery/not offered surgery because of age but wants to try SCS? I think it’s perfectly reasonable...

Hello all, I need some resources regarding what a patient with a spinal cord stimulator will need for the rest of his life (future costs as part of a settlement) the applicant’s attorney got a letter from the treating physician (lien holder) stating he will need a new IPG every 5 years, a new...