This is another of the top 3 questions I here in my clinic.
Cost? Is your Spinal Decompression therapy and low back Rehabilitation program covered by insurance
"the spinal decompression program which includes; 20 visits on one of our DRX 9000 True Spinal Decompression systems, followed by 6 or 12 low back spinal strengthening sessions - one on one with a doctor working out on our state of the art rehabilitation equipment, our program also includes a 6 month follow-up and maintenance package (5 office visits over 5 months reviewing and developing your home exercise program, on the 6th month-5 days{1 week} of decompression therapy). All of this, 7-8 weeks of intensive treatment, with a 6 month follow-up goes for between $4800-$5800. The price variance depends on choosing 6 or 12 rehabilitation sessions and how you pay for the program."
This treatment is not covered by insurance, any insurance including Medicare or the California State Workers Compensation system. Our program is considered an elective treatment only. Our program finds itself in a similar situation as Lasiks corrective eye surgery or to a lesser degree cosmetic surgery procedures. The Lasiks procedure is effective but people continue to pay out of pocket to have it done. People choose to pay for this procedure because it is important to them not to wear glasses or contacts. Similarly, people will pay large sums of money to enhance their looks. I think I can make a pretty sound argument that if you suffer with intense low back and/or leg pain that its equally, if not more important to you than looking good, to end your pain. The risks and costs associated with low back surgery make our program very desirable. The loss in income alone for many during the recovery phase following surgery will exceed the cost of this program. For others their co-pay will be equal to or more than this treatment program. But it is not for every one. Some will find it cost prohibitive or will inaccurately believe that surgery is an easy option. My usual patient is informed, cares about their health and does not mind spending a little on themselves to end their suffering, and looks at surgery as ultimately a procedure to avoid if they can.
Note: if you qualify for care, understand we have no-interest financing available as well as finance programs with monthly payments as low as $110/month.
