Marketing: FAQ by Physicians

Question 1

What spinous levels are treatable and how many levels can be treated?

Answer 1

All lumbar levels, including L5-S1, are treatable with mild®. The physician should decide which levels to treat based on symptom and imaging assessment.

Question 2

Can a patient have mild® and still receive other therapies?

Answer 2

Yes. mild® doesn’t cause major anatomical changes and therefore doesn’t burn bridges if other treatments are required in the future.2 mild® does not eliminate any treatment options.

Question 3

Can mild® be performed on a patient who has had previous back surgery?

Answer 3

The physician would need to assess the patient’s health and disease state to identify if the patient is a candidate. Typically, if the physician can access the HLF safely, mild® can be performed.

Question 4

What treatment settings are required?

Answer 4

mild® is currently reimbursed in the outpatient hospital or ASC setting.

Question 5

Is the mild® Procedure covered by insurance?

Answer 5

Yes, the mild® Procedure is covered nationwide by Medicare (all ages, all plan types, including Medicare Advantage) the VA, U.S. Military & IHS. Commercial coverage varies.

Question 6

How can I get trained?

Answer 6

In collaboration with the nation’s leading mild® practitioners, we provide training and education to physicians and practices across the US. Visit the Training & Education section of our website to learn more.