Forum: Insurance Hell
08-17-2015, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,018
Sorry guys. I haven't been around too much...
Sorry guys. I haven't been around too much lately only due to a job change and dealing with my mom's cancer.
I went with the BCBS Worldwide and found myself moving in circles. I eventually...
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Forum: International Assistance
03-22-2015, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 294,100
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Forum: International Assistance
03-21-2015, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 234
Views: 294,100
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Forum: Insurance Hell
02-09-2015, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,018
Hello Iron,
I was one of the lucky ones who...
Hello Iron,
I was one of the lucky ones who DID get reimbursement from BCBS. I did not get preapproval from my insurance because they don't like the idea that you will leave the states (in my...
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Forum: International Assistance
02-09-2015, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 48,540
My surgeon of choice was Dr. Bierstedt. After...
My surgeon of choice was Dr. Bierstedt. After contacting several surgeons and submitting my information, he was the one that "personally" reviewed my diagnostic reports, gave his opinion of my...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-30-2014, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 15,372
Kelly,
I'm a recipient of a two-level ADR...
Kelly,
I'm a recipient of a two-level ADR sandwiching a prior fusion. I could NOT have ADR surgery here due to the adjacent fusion level - this aspect has not been FDA approved in the US. ...
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Forum: International Assistance
01-27-2014, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 16,249
Why go overseas?
I waited for five years for...
Why go overseas?
I waited for five years for a better option than fusion. Each US surgeon I consulted with only suggested an intervention within the constraints of approved medical necessity -...
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Forum: International Assistance
01-27-2014, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 42,442
Has anyone looked at a US medical bill lately...
Has anyone looked at a US medical bill lately (especially for an inpatient stay)? How are we even comparing cost?
Bwink,
I was turned down for ADR surgery here in the U.S. I was told that I...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-04-2013, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 83,301
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-06-2013, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 16,798
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Forum: Insurance Hell
11-02-2013, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,635
I sooooo agree with Jerry regarding PT. ...
I sooooo agree with Jerry regarding PT. Physical therapy will help strengthen muscle and create a strong core, but when there is damage to the spine - this can not only create more pain, but could...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
11-01-2013, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,635
CCFour,
Like you, most of us are in the...
CCFour,
Like you, most of us are in the same predicament regardless of the policy. The insurance will generally pay for the standard procedure (usually fusion), but some will cover the FDA...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-01-2013, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 83,301
Hi Don,
Surprisingly, I had the same...
Hi Don,
Surprisingly, I had the same response from Dr. Bertagnoli. My original diagnostics indicated a stressed level at C3/4. Only Dr. Bertagnoli suggested the pre-payment for the 3 level -...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-30-2013, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,599
CG (Christina)
It is the best way to go. ...
CG (Christina)
It is the best way to go. I would send my diagnostics to the European surgical sites along with a few US surgeons as well. Maybe someone else could possibly explain it better,...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
10-30-2013, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,434
Insurance reimbursement is such a gray area. ...
Insurance reimbursement is such a gray area. All I can say is that it is new territory and don't give up. In my experience....these companies count on the individual "giving up." Most people...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-30-2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,599
CG,
Before my 2006 fusion, most of my symptoms...
CG,
Before my 2006 fusion, most of my symptoms were focused on muscle pain in my shoulder and occasional numbness radiating down my arms; whenever I turned my head. I did have migraines - which I...
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Forum: The Big File
10-30-2013, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 13,667
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-29-2013, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 16,798
Hi Soreneck,
I know that your surgery is...
Hi Soreneck,
I know that your surgery is coming up in another week and I'm sure you are experiencing those same feelings of "what am I doing?" You really are putting your faith in someone you...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-29-2013, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,599
CG,
Strangely enough - I was told the same...
CG,
Strangely enough - I was told the same thing from my neurologist as well. I had experienced muscle spasms and moderate to severe migraines that WAS related to my neck problems. When I...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
10-27-2013, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,434
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Forum: International Assistance
10-27-2013, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,041
I agree with TPatti. It is always in your best...
I agree with TPatti. It is always in your best interest to consult with a few surgeons. You want to look for consistency in their diagnosis and treatment plan. My cervical surgery was with Dr....
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Forum: Insurance Hell
10-26-2013, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,434
I am currently working on it. I've submitted...
I am currently working on it. I've submitted all of my data to BlueCard Worldwide two weeks ago. To date - no one knows where it went. I've played this game with them before - I don't give up. ...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
10-21-2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 20,894
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Forum: Insurance Hell
10-20-2013, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,183
Vlad,
There are currently some attempts for...
Vlad,
There are currently some attempts for insurance reimbursement for surgical ADR intervention overseas. A few have been successful. Myself, I had submitted all of my information from my...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-18-2013, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 14,776
Hi Leslie,
During my recent surgery, Dr....
Hi Leslie,
During my recent surgery, Dr. Bierstedt was concerned that the M6 would not fit at the C6/7 level. Plan B was the Mobi-C; Plan C was fusion.
The concept that Dr. Bierstedt does...
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