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A discogram (discography) is a diagnostic tool for your surgeon used to diagnose or pinpoint the area causing pain in your back. A discogram, or discography is a pre-surgical diagnostic tool, where the injection of local anesthetic and dye is injected into the disc. Discography is used to determine which disk level(s) is painful, and is usually used a precursor to surgery. A minimum of two disks will are injected. If you have x-ray findings of disk problems at many levels you may need more disks injected.
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Who invented the discogram?
Joel Saal and Jeff Saal are the inventors of the discogram. It is a technology used to evaluate back pain in patients.
How much does a discogram cost?
I just checked with my local pain management clinic and was told it will be 4,274 for a discogram/discography of the lumbar spine and 1,728 if you need the associated lumbar facet block
HOW SEVERE is the pain after a discogram?
The procedure was the worst pain I have ever felt. I am still in pain a week after.
What is an air discogram?
An air discogram is a diagnostic procedure used to assess the internal structure of a spinal disc. During the procedure, air is injected into the disc, and imaging techniques such as X-rays or CT scans are used to evaluate the disc's integrity and detect any abnormalities. This information can help guide decisions about potential treatment options for spinal conditions.
Discogram how much does it cost?
I was given a copy of the bill for mine that they sent the insurance company. It was $9104.00 total with sedation. I about fell over but from what I have seen now with some research it is on the high end of the cost range.
I have been told a discogram is billable as surgery because a needle was inserted into my spine. I was not cut into. Is this true?
Depending on your insurance carrier and the type of coverage you have, the answer should be yes. Any procedure that is invasive is considered surgery by virtually all insurers. That is especially true if it is group coverage through an employer. There are some exceptions depending on whether the plan is self-funded by the employer, the State you live in, etc. But the overall answer for most insurance plans should be that it would be covered.
Is a disco gram billable as surgery you thought it was a diagnostic procedure?
They are cutting into you....????? A discogram is a diagnostic test performed to view and assess the internal structure of a disc and determine if it is a source of pain. HOW IS IT DONE? The patient is given intravenous medication as a relaxant and pain reliever. A local anesthetic is injected into the patient's skin in the area that is being examined. A needle is inserted through a previously placed needle in the skin and into the disc under fIuoroscopy. A saline solution and radiopaque dye are injected into the disc or discs if more than one disc is being examined. A CT scan is usually performed on the painful disc after the dye is injected to obtain images of the dye distribution. This will demonstrate anular tears, scarring, disc bulges and changes in the nucleus of the disc. EXPECTED RESULTS: Recreation of painful symptoms if the disc/discs is abnormal. Confirmation of a diagnosis and/or determination of which disc/discs is the source of pain. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? Thirty minutes plus an additional thirty minutes if a CT is indicated plus recovery time of several hours. Copied from the website below http://www.spinalinjection.com/ISIS/pes/disco.htm sur
Treatment For Sciatic Pain?
I can attest to how horrible sciatica pain can be!! It is caused by pressure on one of the lumbar vertebrae (the lowest five in the back above the tailbone also known as L1-L5) from what can often be a mild injury. That swelling in turn puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, one of the largest nerves of the body that travels from the lumbar section of the back down the legs. Depending on which vertebrae was injured, the pain might run down the side or front of leg and often through the buttocks. IF IT IS SCIATICA IT IS ALMOST ALWAYS ON ONLY ONE SIDE!!!! The bad part is there is very little to do to ease the pain. NSAIDs can help some, but generally time is the only healer. Mine took almost 6 months to heal. I started out crawling, finally went to a walker, then a cane and now I am back to completely normal. I walk 3-4 miles a day to keep my back strong. VERY IMPORTANT: Do not rush into surgery!!! If your doctor says you need surgery get at least one and even two opinions. Surgery is NOT the best method many times and can often cause lifetime troubles when just time would have healed the original injury. I have a friend who went the surgery way and has has many surgeries now. He is aware he should not have had them, as they caused more problems than the injury itself. Take care & good luck!!
