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Old 04-04-2005, 09:42 PM
Poncho Poncho is offline
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Misty,

If you get "approval" for ADR make sure you write down who you talked to from BCBS and get what they call an "authorization number" and/or "precertification number" prior to getting surgery. This could be your saving grace if afterward they try to deny your claim.
(Common with BCBS)- Also, have a letter sent to them from your surgeon stateside called a "Letter of Medical Necessity" - prior to surgery is also more wood to add to your fire just in case if they try to deny coverage.

As you can see by my signature, I had Dr. Bertagnoli perform my ADR surgery abroad and doing well. I wish nothing but the best for you and your husband.
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Dr. Bertagnoli May 22, 2004 Rudolfinerhaus Vienna, Austria.
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