Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Venting :/


Let the frustration begin...

So approximately one month ago I was given the news that the FDA chose me for the titanium jaw implants.  I went to the OMS and he decided I needed an updated CT scan and dental impressions.  They wanted this done within two weeks so we could set up a surgery date.

Fast forward close to five weeks later and NOTHING!  After calling once a week for three weeks and being told that the head nurse would call me back (and she never did), I finally reached the insurance claim person.  Not only did they not even put in the initial claim (which is always denied), but they didn't even know I was waiting.  What?  You have got to be kidding me!  

She put the claim in, it was denied, and now I am waiting for the peer review to take place.  I am calling the office every day.  What does this mean for my surgery date?  I don't know.  I'm just frustrated and tired and angry about the situation.  

So really I have no update...which, in itself, is frustrating.


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