Hi all
I tried to post earlier but my internet dropped & I lost my post!
Breifly, I spoke to a friend who does coding for doctors, hospitals and she indicated to me that one of the biggest issues with getting reimbursed is getting the correct codes. She said that Europe is using a newer codes and they differ from the codes the insurance companies in the USA use. I have sent her a message to confirm, but I believe she said Europe is using ICD-10, however, the insurance companies in the USA are using ICD-9. She suggested to me that I request billing from Dr. Clavel using both coding systems, but indicated that the old one is the one most insurance companies will work from.
She was very hopeful that she could help me get reimbursed at least a portion of my surgery costs IF I get the correct coding.
I will confirm that ICD-9 is the correct coding and post again ASAP.
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50 year old female
Rear-Ended in 2009
Disk rupture cervical 5-6 & 6-7
2 level M6 ADR, Dr. Clavel - Oct. 2012
Insurance paid
Not a day goes by that without me whispering a silent "thank you" to Dr. Clavel
Post Op 2+ years
Cross Fit 3-5 times a week
Running 5ks
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