LAS VEGAS — In addition to discussing the use of orthobiologics with patients, surgeons need to understand how to bill for orthobiologics, according to a presenter here.
“Corticosteroids and [hyaluronic acid] HA are generally reimbursed, but there are still about 15 states that have no coverage decisions for HA,” Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, FAANA, said in his presentation at the combined Arthroscopy Association of North America and Biologic Association Specialty Day at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Cole noted that third-party payers will not