BC/BS denials of iontophoresis

[Guest guest]

Dear Group,

Very strange...all the sudden, our outpatients have been denied payment from

BC/BS for iontophoresis. Has anyone else had trouble with this? This is a very

troubling change due to the effectiveness of using this modality. Any

supportive research leads to argue why it should be a covered service?

Thanks!

Curtis

[Guest guest]

 

In Missouri BCBS does not cover ionto as they consider it experimental.  We are

told this by BCBS of KC when we call to verify our patient's insurance.

Laurie

Office Manager

Elite Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy

Kansas City, Missouri 64145

Subject: BC/BS denials of iontophoresis

To: PTManager

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 9:43 AM

Dear Group,

Very strange...all the sudden, our outpatients have been denied payment from

BC/BS for iontophoresis. Has anyone else had trouble with this? This is a very

troubling change due to the effectiveness of using this modality. Any supportive

research leads to argue why it should be a covered service?

Thanks!

Curtis