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leapyrtwins

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Insurance coverage for the BAHA
« on: January 29, 2010, 08:11:47 pm »
I got this link (with permission) from the Cochlear Community website where I have recently become a member.

I hope it will be helpful to those of you trying to get your insurance company to cover the BAHA.

http://www.cochlearcommunity.com/data/files/A/AnneMarieAutryCochlearEmployee/Consumer%20Reimbursement%20Guide.pdf

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« Last Edit: January 29, 2010, 10:56:37 pm by leapyrtwins »
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Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

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Re: Insurance coverage for the BAHA
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2010, 08:16:44 pm »
I really think that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa changed their position on the BAHA system based on an amazing letter sent by my surgeon's office.  The letter was a detailed explanation of the parts of the BAHA system in addition to a full description of why I medically and personally needed this system.

There is always the possibility of Divine intervention.

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3 cm left side
Translab. surgery 10/13/08
Dr. Gantz/Dr. Woodson
Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
SSD, adjusting to balance issues
BAHA surgery 1/29/10 Dr. Gantz/Dr. Woodson (dynamic duo)