Hi, this is my first post. I have Chiari 1 dx about 6 years ago. Went to neuro for check-up recently and doc suggested surgery. I have a cervical/thorasic MRI coming up to check for syrnix. If I do have syrnix I plan to have surgery, if not I may try to 'deal with' the Chiari until I absolutly need the surgery. So here are my Q's.
1. For anyone who has had syringomyelia once it was found how rushed were the docs to see that surgey was done?
2.Do most insurance companies cover either or both chiari/syringomelia. I have Atena. When called they want the code for the surgery. However, while this surgery is not elective I need to know whether they cover it before I consult a neurosurgen, otherwise I am paying a neurosurgen for a consultation for a surgery I can't get because if don't cover it.
I hope that made sense.
Thanks for any input and info.