Jo*mar
Thanks. I think it is a good recommendation and I have considered it, yet been a little skeptical as to raise a red flag around this surgery.
But I think it is time I try exactly what you said! I did get a case manager on board when I knew I was running into trouble or complex issues. She has been helpful. I always felt (perhaps incorrectly) that insurance co's were the exact people not to bring these things up to for fear they would deny them ahead of time, rather than me just hoping I get them when I land in hospital-ville USA, lol. I had wished it would be MY docs calling the insurance companies to say why this was "medically necessary" or something. The whole time this has been going on, I actually believed my docs would support this 100% and be my advocates for the first time, going to insurance co for me, on my behalf. I can't even get them to agree on things to do...:-) Still trying. I am making a call today, nervous to even ask/talk/discuss because every step I take to help myself or ask a question, they want to run away....lol. RUN FORREST RUN!
Thanks, I think I have a plan for today. We will see how it goes.
Have a great day and I do really appreciate your and other peoples comments and suggestions.
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Originally Posted by Jo*mar
I wonder if you approach the subject with your ins carrier, perhaps they can persuade the drs to adjust their protocol for a RSD patient..and/or verify it would be covered just to be sure of that issue?
For the Ins co it certainly would be less costly for them if you don't have another spread after surgery...
* surely it can't cost that much more to do the blocks etc??*
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