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AI and Dexascan frequency?

Teach76
Teach76 CSN Member Posts: 354 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

To those on AI ~ I am wondering how often you are scheduled for a Dexascan.  My insurance says every 2 years, but onco scheduled me one year.  I do have arthritis in my neck.  I told them at the center that I am on AI and that was why I was scheduled.  Do you think I should call my insurance to guarantee payment?  Thank you!

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  • LarkAlexis
    LarkAlexis CSN Member Posts: 13
    edited August 2017 #2
    Dexascan

    My onc has been scheduling me one per year and ins pays. I don't take AI's anymore due to SE'S, and I am Stage 4. Maybe the Stage 4 is why insurance pays every year, or maybe insurances differ. I would for sure call ins to find out if they will pay!

     

     

     

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  • Apaugh
    Apaugh CSN Member Posts: 850 Member
    edited August 2017 #3
    Scan

    My doc wants one year.  Yes, check with your insurance first or have them check.

    good luck with it,

    Hugs,

    Annie

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  • Teach76
    Teach76 CSN Member Posts: 354 Member
    #4
    Thank you

    Thank you for responding.  I ask whenever tests are scheduled, but it has been my experience that the office says, "You are all set and you have no co-pay."  Then after the test insurance sends a bill.  I know all of these plans are so complex - maybe our leaders can come up with a healthcare document that is patient friendly for a change!  (I am not at all political, but someone needs to be our voice in the world.)

    hoping you all have warmth and sunshine wherever you are!

     

    Kathy

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