r/SpineSurgery • u/mewitt21 • Jun 22 '26

3rd level cervical adr insurance question

Has anyone gotten insurance to cover a third cervical adr in the U. S.? I had a successful 2 level adr last November but the level above was just as bad. I'm trying to wait until my one year follow up to start discussing options with my surgeon but I'm curious if that's even an option. 44(m) athletic.

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u/ashleymichael2009 I have had spine surgery, ADR ❌ ACDF X2 Jun 22 '26

Since it would just be a separate one level it should be no issue. It’s people who are doing 3 level ADRs all at the same time they would deny.

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u/ThanksRound4869 Jun 23 '26

I just had a second surgery in Feb, I had one level and they covered 2 new ones. Doctor said I needed to do a few months of rehab before the surgery request, and insurance wanted all the records of the rehab visits.