Nebraska will be the second state in the nation to cover minimally invasive SI joint fusions using the SI-BONE iFuse Implant System.
Here's what you should know.
1. Michigan was first to cover the use of the system.
2. BCBSN decided to cover the procedure after positive research was published.
3. The iFuse SI joint fusion device is supported by more than 45 publications. According to a release, no other SI joint fusion device has peer-reviewed evidence supporting its safety and effectiveness.
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