Hello,

This is my first post to this forum.
I found out about NA by stumbling across this forum last summer. Thanks!! for all the great information.
I had been approved for standard surgery and was trying to learn more about DC. It made my day when I found a better option.
I have DC on both little fingers.
I am scheduled to have NA with Dr. Eaton on Feb 16 and 17th.(one hand each day)

Now for my question.
I have insurance through a high tech company provided by CIGNA insurance. Since NA is not a standard procedure (but it should be)I doubt that they will approve it.
I have not tired to get approval yet, but I am planning to run it by them asap. My idea is that my approach should be that NA would cost much less than the standard surgery (anyone have $ figures on this?)
and therefore I am going to save them considerable money going the NA route. They did approve the standard surgery last summer.
Anyone tried this approach with success?

I am going to Jupiter regardless of if it is approved or not. But I feel that they should pay up for the surgery part - not the airfare etc..

Regarding the trip to Florida.
I am flying out from Portland,Oregon and have never been to Florida. I have made plans to drive down to Key west and spend 2 days there after the NA before flying home.
Am I trying to do too much too soon?

Thanks in advance,

Andy

Hi,

Actually, I asked Terri the scheduler at Dr. Eaton's.
She said that they did not accept CIGNA insurance, but that they would bill them as a courstesy.
I figure my only change is to get a pre-approval some how and was fishing for ideas from those who have been through this.

Andy

Hey Andy
Driving down to Key West after the NA sounds great!.
I've had NA twice with Dr. Eaton and the 400 mile round
trip was done on the same day without problems.
My Medicare insurance had no problems with the provided
codes and was backed up by my Tricare Insurance which also
had no problems with the procedures.
Hope all is successful with your Florida venture. The Keys are delightful to visit, but pass right by the Miami area!
an OldCdog