850 Million Spine Care Claims Denied Yearly
Thursday, April 10, 2025
850 Million Spine Care Claims Denied Each Year — Here's What You Can Do
Every year, health insurance companies deny over 850 million claims for doctor-recommended treatments. That’s not just a statistic—it’s millions of real people left without care for conditions like spine injuries, herniated discs, and chronic pain.
At Deuk Spine Institute, we see this happen to our patients far too often. That’s why we’re here to help you fight back—and give you options that don’t rely on insurance companies deciding what’s “medically necessary.”
What’s Behind These Denials?
A denial happens when your insurance refuses to pay for a test or treatment your doctor believes is necessary. Common reasons include:
- “Experimental” (even when treatments are proven effective)
- “Not medically necessary” (based on arbitrary insurer rules)
In fact, MRIs for spine pain are one of the most commonly denied procedures—even when ordered by a neurosurgeon. That leaves patients in pain, waiting, and worsening.
It Didn’t Used to Be This Bad
In the early 1980s, fewer than 1 million claims were denied each year. Today? Over 850 million. Meanwhile, the number of licensed doctors has only increased by 20%. So why the massive spike?
Simple: profit.
Why Insurance Companies Deny You
Each month, insurers collect premiums—anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000 per family. When they pay fewer claims, they keep more of that money. Many insurance companies shift profits to unregulated subsidiaries, sidestepping limits on how much they can earn.
This is why even essential spine treatments like MRI scans, physical therapy, or surgery get denied.
✅ They say: “Not covered.”
❌ You’re left in pain, with no answers.
The Impact on Patients
This broken system affects millions:
- Delayed diagnosis = worsening spine damage
- Denied MRIs = undetected disc herniations
- Denied surgeries = ongoing nerve pain, mobility loss
Patients are often forced to give up, live with chronic pain, or pursue risky alternatives. Many never realize there’s a better way.
What You Can Do Instead
If your MRI or treatment has been denied, you’re not alone. And you’re not out of options. At Deuk Spine Institute, we’ve built a system that works around insurance gatekeepers to give patients real relief.
We Offer:
✅ Free MRI Review by a board-certified neurosurgeon
✅ Minimally invasive laser spine surgery
✅ No hospital stays, no fusions, no unnecessary pain
We’ve helped thousands of patients denied by insurance finally get the diagnosis and care they deserve.
It’s Time to Hold Insurers Accountable
We believe decisions about your spine health should be made by your doctor—not a for-profit insurance adjuster. To change the system:
- Contact your local representatives and senators
- Ask for independent review boards for claims
- Demand definitions for “experimental” and “not medically necessary” be evidence-based
You Deserve Real Answers, Not Denials
Don’t let an insurance company decide your health isn’t worth it. If you’ve been denied an MRI or spine treatment, we can help you get the care you need without the wait. Get a free MRI review Find out what’s really causing your pain Discover if you qualify for advanced laser spine repair The sooner you act, the sooner you heal. Don’t wait.