Discogram Appt.
I have my discogram scheduled for July 1st (earlier if someone cancels). This doctor is out of network for me but since I have to have a thoracic discogram, I cannot go to anyone else. He is the best.
There is a silver lining to this though. I spoke with the office manager and after hearing my story he agreed to a payment of $700 and whatever the insurance pays. Everything else will be written off. With as many levels as I am having the cost would be $4500-5000. After insurance I would have to pay half of that. Not only are they accepting less, but as far as the insurance is concerned I am paying what they are billing, so all of the money that I am not being charged is going toward my deductible and out of pocket expenses.
Dr. Regan is definately out of network for me, so this will help me if I end up having to see him.
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Chiari 1 malformation - successful surgery 1-22-09
C5-6 herniation (extrusion) with moderate central canal stenosis and bilateral foraminal stenosis.
Prodisc-C @ C5-6 surgery on 5/28/09
VATS thoracic fusion @ T3-4 and T6-7 on 9/11/09
Fusion w/cage @ C7-T1 on 11/12/09
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Discogram Appt.
06-15-2009, 11:14 PM
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