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Forum: The Big File 10-01-2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,536
Posted By paulam310
Stevo, Blue Cross PPO paid for my cervical 3...

Stevo, Blue Cross PPO paid for my cervical 3 level prodisc surgery even though I was in a trial.
Forum: The Big File 08-28-2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,121
Posted By paulam310
Sorry Kim, I never received your email, could you...

Sorry Kim, I never received your email, could you try again?
Forum: The Big File 08-17-2005, 01:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,121
Posted By paulam310
Kim, I don't know how to send it email so could...

Kim, I don't know how to send it email so could you give me your fax number?
Forum: The Big File 08-16-2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,121
Posted By paulam310
Kim, I don't have an actual approval letter, but...

Kim, I don't have an actual approval letter, but I have the Blue Cross statement that shows they did pay on a three level, is that what you need?
Forum: The Big File 07-21-2005, 01:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,806
Posted By paulam310
Drew, I never saw the approval letter because the...

Drew, I never saw the approval letter because the doctor's office took care of everything, but I will call the accountant's office and try and get it for you. It really angers me that your insurance...
Forum: The Big File 07-08-2005, 01:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,539
Posted By paulam310
Julaine, I have Blue Cross PPO and they approved...

Julaine, I have Blue Cross PPO and they approved my three level cervical adr within a week. Maybe certain doctors are having more success by billing it in a certain manner, I really don't know. Even...
Forum: The Big File 07-05-2005, 02:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,295
Posted By paulam310
Julaine, I have Blue Cross PPO and my insurance...

Julaine, I have Blue Cross PPO and my insurance covered all of my injections and surgeries. Hope this bit of info might be helpful.
Forum: The Big File 06-23-2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,560
Posted By paulam310
Rein, I think that is a great idea. I just went...

Rein, I think that is a great idea. I just went to Delamarter's accounting office 2 days ago to pay for the balance of my surgery. They are very efficient and professional,they know what they are...
Forum: The Big File 06-23-2005, 12:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,938
Posted By paulam310
FYI: My friend who needs a 2 level low back adr...

FYI: My friend who needs a 2 level low back adr saw Delamarter today. Delamarter told him to wait until September or October of this year to get the 2 level, that is when he expects the prodisc to be...
Forum: The Big File 06-22-2005, 11:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,560
Posted By paulam310
cmarks, my insurance covered my surgery. I was...

cmarks, my insurance covered my surgery. I was told my the accounting department that they code the disk as a medical device (or something like that). I would question why the insurance company would...
Forum: The Big File 06-17-2005, 02:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,083
Posted By paulam310
Maria, I have had 3 custom orthotics made over...

Maria, I have had 3 custom orthotics made over the years and they all fit very differently.I couldn't wear any of them all day, but only for short periods of time. Instead I found that if I wear a...
Forum: The Big File 06-13-2005, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,938
Posted By paulam310
bclervi, thanks for your PM. I am slowly getting...

bclervi, thanks for your PM. I am slowly getting better, I would like to emphasize "slowly." It takes time for the body to recover from such invasive surgery. Prodisc is not FDA approved yet. There...
Forum: The Big File 06-11-2005, 11:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,938
Posted By paulam310
bclervi, I had 3 levels done in December of last...

bclervi, I had 3 levels done in December of last year. My Blue Cross PPO covered the procedure. The doctors office called my insurance company then called me back within a week and told me it was...
Forum: The Big File 05-23-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,839
Posted By paulam310
When I worked in a physical therapy clinic, half...

When I worked in a physical therapy clinic, half the people who had prolotherapy told me it made a huge difference, the other half said it didn't help. Most were getting injected for low back pain...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-19-2005, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,524
Posted By paulam310
Sahuaro, there seems to be really great success...

Sahuaro, there seems to be really great success with one level adr's. There are quite a few centers around the country that are now performing cervical adr's. I had 3 level prodisc surgery 12-04 with...
Forum: The Big File 05-11-2005, 10:27 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 86,620
Posted By paulam310
Rein, I wish that I had some insights to post for...

Rein, I wish that I had some insights to post for you, but I don't. All I can say is that Delamarter's accounting department told me even before my surgery what my insurance company would pay which...
Forum: The Big File 05-11-2005, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,922
Posted By paulam310
Good for you Stan! FDA approval of the charite...

Good for you Stan! FDA approval of the charite puts it out of the experimental category. Keep going till you get it.
Forum: The Big File 05-06-2005, 01:10 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 86,620
Posted By paulam310
Mark, you are correct. I received a 3 level...

Mark, you are correct. I received a 3 level cervical prodisc 12-04. I was the third person in the US to receive it.
Forum: The Big File 05-01-2005, 05:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 86,620
Posted By paulam310
Rein, let me try and clarify my surgeries and...

Rein, let me try and clarify my surgeries and insurance. I received a diskectomy from Dr. Lauryssen 11-03 at C6. Then I received a 3 level prodisc from Dr. Delamarter 12-04 at C4-7. PPO stands for...
Forum: The Big File 04-28-2005, 11:22 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 86,620
Posted By paulam310
I received a 3 level adr 12-7-04, Blue Cross PPO...

I received a 3 level adr 12-7-04, Blue Cross PPO approved me without question. I didn't realize that insurance companies were not approving; I feel like it's awful not to approve such surgeries. Keep...
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