I guess this depends on what UHC has to say, but I just talked to my neurosurgeon's office today (Dr. Bradford Mullin):
--2nd discogram: 17-JUN-2005
Presuming they confirm what the 1st discogram found (L4-L5 herniation, only pain source), then I should be good to go for:
--Single level ADR: 1-AUG-2005
Interestingly enough, the scheduler said that their office hasn't had any insurance issues with any insurance companies so far, but that they would confirm multiple times with UHC concerned whether or not I am good to go (pre-certified and covered, I believe is the terminology).
Maybe the light at the end of this tunnel isn't an oncoming train after all
David