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Old 11-16-2006, 07:28 PM
ZorroSF ZorroSF is offline
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I really don't know. I just spoke with Dr. Zucherman's assistant and she said there is a new code they use for disc replacements (one that covers both discs). She wasn't surprised at all, but I was taken back.

She said that Blue-cross is pickier than blue-shield and even they authorize disc replacements now.

Something must have just advanced in the insurance industry cause I've read nothing but agony from people here trying to get their insurance to pay for disc replacements.
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1/2006 DDD L5/S1

Prodisc St. Mary's 12/2006 not diagnosed properly pre-op and now have DDD L4/L5, facet calcification L5-S1/L4-L5, mild scoliosis and left knee pain. DDD: C3 through C6
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