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Forum: The Big File 08-25-2007, 03:15 PM

Replies: 19 bicycling Views: 15,196 Posted By Ouch! I have been interviewing physical therapists. I... I have been interviewing physical therapists. I narrowed it down to 2 and went to see the one I was really leaning toward. She said the plantar fasciitis is going to have to be addressed first....

Forum: The Big File 08-19-2007, 07:38 PM

Replies: 19 bicycling Views: 15,196 Posted By Ouch! Hi Harrison, I know about the advantages of... Hi Harrison, I know about the advantages of walking but have problems other than a very slow pace. Walking slow enough for my 86 year old step-dad is not a problem. I just had another...

Forum: The Big File 08-18-2007, 08:50 PM

Replies: 19 bicycling Views: 15,196 Posted By Ouch! I have to say how amazed I am at all the biking.... I have to say how amazed I am at all the biking. I don't mind walking too much (read that can tolerate) but I usually end up with a hurt foot after a couple of months or so and have to stop. Several...

Forum: The Big File 08-18-2007, 08:31 PM

Replies: 19 bicycling Views: 15,196 Posted By Ouch! Robby, I am so sorry to hear about your sister.... Robby, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. Please wish her my best, my prayers are with you all. Jane

Forum: New Member Introductions 08-01-2007, 12:27 PM

Replies: 3 New to site and having Prodisc placed 8/2/07 Views: 6,976 Posted By Ouch! Welcome to this site. You will find lots of... Welcome to this site. You will find lots of information here. Who is doing your surgery? Jane

Forum: The Big File 08-01-2007, 12:24 PM

Replies: 6 Important Update: The Arthroplasty Patient Foundation Views: 7,263 Posted By Ouch! Congratulations, Harrison! You put lots of work... Congratulations, Harrison! You put lots of work into this. Jane

Forum: The Big File 07-18-2007, 10:12 PM

Replies: 7 Surgery this Thursday Views: 8,636 Posted By Ouch! Thanks to all for your good wishes. I have... Thanks to all for your good wishes. I have to be at TBI before 6 am. YUCK! I am not a morning person, but I am very glad to be first on the OR schedule for tomorrow. Plus I understand Dr. Zigler...

Forum: The Big File 07-16-2007, 09:35 PM

Replies: 7 Surgery this Thursday Views: 8,636 Posted By Ouch! To give you what I hope is a short summary... ... To give you what I hope is a short summary... After going back & forth between TBI and the insurance company, we are ultimately paying out of pocket. I pleaded with the lady in the billing dept at...

Forum: Insurance Hell 07-14-2007, 09:24 PM

Replies: 11 Insurance woes Views: 10,390 Posted By Ouch! Ok, blame it on pain meds if you like, but your... Ok, blame it on pain meds if you like, but your last statement really hit me as funny. It is a hard question, but if I have to choose I'd say the continuous back pain is the worse. I appreciate...

Forum: Insurance Hell 07-13-2007, 06:48 PM

Replies: 11 Insurance woes Views: 10,390 Posted By Ouch! ZorroSF, Thanks for the in put. It is a hard... ZorroSF, Thanks for the in put. It is a hard decision; I have almost decided to wait. I still don't have a response (letter) from the insurance company. Maybe this is the time to take a step back...

Forum: Insurance Hell 07-12-2007, 09:16 PM

Replies: 11 Insurance woes Views: 10,390 Posted By Ouch! Well, to give an update. Tuesday the insurance... Well, to give an update. Tuesday the insurance company denied preauthorization for Prodisk, meaning they probably won't pay for it. I say probably because I do not have the letter from the insurance...

Forum: New Member Introductions 07-12-2007, 04:36 PM

Replies: 8 Introduction-Extensure info please Views: 13,575 Posted By Ouch! Labfish, Welcome to the forum. I have... Labfish, Welcome to the forum. I have not heard of Extensure surgery before. Please update us on what this is and what you found out on your doctor visit today. Jane

Forum: New Member Introductions 07-09-2007, 12:36 PM

Replies: 13 Introduction Views: 18,783 Posted By Ouch! Welcome, Sue. Insurance is the big problem.... Welcome, Sue. Insurance is the big problem. They don't want to pay for ADR. You have come to the right place to get information. Good luck with your decision. Jane

Forum: Insurance Hell 07-08-2007, 02:50 PM

Replies: 11 Insurance woes Views: 10,390 Posted By Ouch! The codes the last doctor's office (not TBI) gave... The codes the last doctor's office (not TBI) gave me were 22558 Lumbar spinal fusion 22845 Insert spine fixation device 22851 apply spine prosthetic device Only the last one looks like it...

Forum: Insurance Hell 07-07-2007, 11:22 PM

Replies: 11 Insurance woes Views: 10,390 Posted By Ouch! I can't thank you enough for your help. You have... I can't thank you enough for your help. You have pointed me in some new directions to follow. From the CMS/Medicare code it sounds like the one to use is 0163T, which neither TriCare/Humana or TBI...

Forum: Insurance Hell 07-06-2007, 08:43 PM

Replies: 11 Insurance woes Views: 10,390 Posted By Ouch! The codes I have been told by TriCare were code... The codes I have been told by TriCare were code 0092T, and 22857. The codes TBI used were 22857 and 28899. I first called TBI in early May and talked with the billing department. I asked them for...

Forum: Insurance Hell 07-06-2007, 12:42 PM

Replies: 11 Insurance woes Views: 10,390 Posted By Ouch! OK, right now I am really frustrated at the whole... OK, right now I am really frustrated at the whole situation. I have Tri-care Standard military insurance. Before my initial appointment with Dr. Zigler at TBI I called to make sure they would...

Forum: The Big File 07-01-2007, 09:10 AM

Replies: 2 Surgery Date Soon Views: 4,686 Posted By Ouch! Thanks, Harrison. We have Tri-care Standard... Thanks, Harrison. We have Tri-care Standard for retired military. It hasn't been that good the last 15 years. The payments to the doctor & our reimbursement are all based on a percent of what...

Forum: The Big File 06-30-2007, 03:09 PM

Replies: 2 Surgery Date Soon Views: 4,686 Posted By Ouch! As I get everything in order for my up coming... As I get everything in order for my up coming surgery, I have been traveling a lot. As some of you may remember I flew out to Texas May 8 & saw Dr. Zigler on the 9th. It was a fast trip; I had...

Forum: The Big File 06-22-2007, 09:14 PM

Replies: 19 Finally, some lucid thoughts on health care here and especially abroad Views: 14,309 Posted By Ouch! Wow, thanks for some new insite. I have... Wow, thanks for some new insite. I have been away for awhile & I am still catching up on all the new information & posts. Insurance companies in the US have us all hostage. They now dictate...

Forum: Insurance Hell 06-22-2007, 08:40 PM

Replies: 23 Ins approval-rescended a NEW way-Please Read Views: 21,947 Posted By Ouch! D, I am so sorry for your insurance problems.... D, I am so sorry for your insurance problems. I hope you can get adequate coverage for this new proceedure you are considering. Jane

Forum: The Big File 05-18-2007, 07:43 PM

Replies: 10 One last blurb before the off and a big thank you! Views: 9,511 Posted By Ouch! Hi Jen, Thanks for clarifing your surgery... Hi Jen, Thanks for clarifing your surgery location. We have a Birmingham in Alabama, about 100 miles from where we live. It is so hard to believe they didn't realize how long the surgery would...

Forum: The Big File 05-17-2007, 12:40 PM

Replies: 13 Preparation checklist required - Technical-amature friendly advice please! Views: 15,280 Posted By Ouch! Ok, I have another question. How many night... Ok, I have another question. How many night gowns do you need? Did you wear them in the hospital too? I already sleep in gowns; I will probably be in Texas about 2 weeks before I can head home...

Forum: The Big File 05-17-2007, 12:11 PM

Replies: 10 One last blurb before the off and a big thank you! Views: 9,511 Posted By Ouch! Best of wishes for a great surgery & even better... Best of wishes for a great surgery & even better recovery! Some how I missed it. Are you having your surgery in Birmingham? Please keep us posted on your Post op. Jane

Forum: The Big File 05-17-2007, 12:04 PM

Replies: 8 z-coil shoes Views: 5,192 Posted By Ouch! CindyLou, You always put a smile on my face.... CindyLou, You always put a smile on my face. I love what you said about shoes. My Mom wore heels until she was way up in her 80s. I pretty much gave up heels after my 4th foot surgery. My Mom...

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