I am so sorry your decision for your health has to be based on your insurance company. You may want to check out:
http://www.bcbs.com/tec/vol20/20_01.html
It is the technical report published in 4/05 on which BC/BS is apparently basing its denials. Other members with much more knowledge than I have might be able to help you formulate a response.
I hope this helps.
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2001 MVA; C5-C6 disk extruded
ongoing physical therapy, exercise and massage
ESI's, oral prednisone, trigger point injections
foraminal and central stenosis C5/C6 and c6/C7
2007 EMG/nerve conduction shows pattern of chronic radiculopathy
January, 2008: Prestige ST Artificial Disk Replacement, C5/6
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