Happy Thanksgiving All!
I was in to see my doctor yesterday, and he told me he just found out that as of the first of the year, he will be able to use the ProDisc-C for two levels off trial. I was thrilled, but he warned me that I will likely face a lot of trouble from insurance.
So, I'm wondering if anyone has had a 2 level cervical ADR approved by insurance in the US. If so, how difficult was it, and do you have any suggestions/tips? Does anyone have an approval letter available?
Also, does anyone have PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems) for an insurance provider? I've never had any trouble with them, but have also never faced a major surgery.
Thanks for any advice/guidance anyone has!!
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25 y/o female
Pain in neck, shoulder, arm, hand since Spring '06
MRI showed herniated disc at C5-6, DDD at C6-7
Doctor has recommended one level ProDisc-C ADR
ProDisc-C March 18,2008
Felt good for a few months, now pain in right side of head, shoulder, neck, arm, hand
MRIs and CT Scan suggest problem with facet joints
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