https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/388/degenerative-disc-disease-operation-questionI&#39;ve previously had 2 surgeries on the same disc (L4) in the past 8 years. After the 2nd surgery, I was informed that I have degenerative disc disease. I&#39;ve dealt this this pain again for the last 3 years and finally the pain has gotten so bad that Ien-USTelligent Community 12Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:03:26 GMThttps://connect.bcbstx.com/thread/682?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:03:26 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:7fb71f0b-7538-40b9-be85-0c358c48f062BCBSTX Connect Team<p>Hello, There are some requirements that must be met before spinal fusion surgery would be approved. You can view the medical policy here - <a href="https://www.bcbstx.com/provider/standards/standards-requirements/med-policies">https://www.bcbstx.com/provider/standards/standards-requirements/med-policies</a> - for more information. Your doctor can also submit a predetermination of benefits request to see if this service would be covered under your plan. ~ Kayla</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>