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General Category => Insurance => Topic started by: nclabtech on May 16, 2013, 05:41:31 am

Title: United Healthcare and obtaining out of network exceptions
Post by: nclabtech on May 16, 2013, 05:41:31 am

I live in NC and have UHC. I was recently diagnosed with AN and referred to Drs Oliver (in network ) and Dr Fukushima (out of network). I have my consults coming up soon and started the process of requesting out of network coverage exception approval for Dr F. He has preformed over 1000 AN surgeries whereas the other doctor is recently completing his fellowship and less experienced . I want to go to a surgeon who has lots of experience, high rate of hearing preservation, record of low complications , and reduced recovery time. Any advice on how to get approval for united healthcare out of network to be an exception ? Thanks  :)

Title: Re: United Healthcare and obtaining out of network exceptions
Post by: Stepphers on May 17, 2013, 12:41:43 pm

if you get it, please let us know because I have United and several places near me are out of network.  good luck