Not Routinely Funded
The following treatments are not routinely funded:
- Laser lumbar Discectomy
- Endoscopic laser foraminoplasty
- Percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic Discectomy
- Endoscopic division of epidural adhesions
- Percutaneous intradiscal electrothermal therapy
- Inter-spinous spacers
- Lumbar disc replacement and
- ‘Soft stabilisation’
An IFR Form must be submitted for all patients being considered for any of the procedures listed above.
Exceptions:
Patients requiring Lumbar Decompression due to Spinal Stenosis are exempt from this policy.
Ratification date |
20 August 2019 |
Next Review date |
November 2023 |