Author Topic: My TransEar was covered  (Read 3699 times)

Boppie

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My TransEar was covered
« on: April 29, 2008, 03:43:29 pm »
A while back posters were discussing insurance coverage for a TransEAr.  My insurance covered it.  The code was written to allow it as a necessary prosthetic device due to "accident" of surgery.  Sounds like a work around, but there it is. 
« Last Edit: April 30, 2008, 01:15:41 pm by Boppie »

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Re: My TransEAr was covered
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2008, 11:33:58 pm »
AWESOME, Boppie!  That's great news!

Brian
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Re: My TransEAr was covered
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2008, 10:21:45 am »
Don't you love it when something goes in our favor?  It seems insurance especially gets a bum wrap a lot.  I just got off the phone w/ my insurance to see if they will cover this doc I am going to Houston to see (instead of back to Baltimore) and it will...YEA!!!!

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Re: My TransEar was covered
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2008, 02:19:59 pm »
You know, as much as I complain about my insurance company and their red tape, it's a great feeling when they say they will pay for something  ;D

A lot of times I get the run around from them, but when I hear those three little letters (y-e-s), it definitely makes all my efforts worth it.

Jan

 
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