Ok...here's my CT...and no mention of styloids, but I think they are compressing IJV..Opinions?

[Isaiah_40_31]

We have a number of discussions on our forum regarding doing insurance appeals. Some insurance companies even have a patient advocate. You should see if yours does. Patient advocates can also be found online & will help “do battle” w/ medical insurance companies who are declining life altering (in a positive way, of course) surgeries for their insured. Here are two discussions to get you started:

Update ....final appeal

Geeze- it’s been jumping though one hoop after next, doing everything my insurance wants me to. I am in my final external appeal trying to get my surgery when low and behold Jules from Dr. Costantino’s office calls me to tell me that insurance overturned their decision! I was in a little shock and don’t think it sunk in. I was telling him that I just spoke with my advocate a few hours prior- and then the other line beeps in it was my insurance. I told Jules I’d call him back. My advocate confirm…

Dr Osborne- Blue Cross Blue Shield Out of Network Waiver-2025

My husband called the customer service number and was transferred to prior auth. On the phone he initiated the waiver. We would advised this because its recorded and they have 5 days to make a decision so it starts the process. They will collect the needed info like the NPI numbers and fax numbers to dr and surgical facility along with diagnosis and procedure codes. They will also need the dates of the surgery and how many follow ups will be needed. Once the requests are completed you will get a…