My primary insurance Empire Health Choice of NY ok'd a two-level disc replacement; however, there's a small-print caveat in their authorization that they reserve the right not to pay. Confusing yes, and Regan's office asked for money up-front b/c of this.
I'm not clear if Blue Cross pays or not. I read that ADR is considered experimental via a Google search but Regan's office says sometimes they will kick in as a secondary. (Who knows how Uitilization Review thinks?). Delamarter's partner said the Blue Cross w/probably be the last holdout in paying for ADR surgery.
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Severe, extensive DDD, considered inoperable by Dr. Regan, Lauressen, & some guy at UCLA. Severe foraminal stenosis (guess they can't operate!) and some spinal cord compression that Lauryssen would fix if gets outta hand.
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