Guest guest Posted June 4, 2001 Report Share Posted June 4, 2001 Gwen, I discussed the option with Dr. Herron during my last visit. I had heard the nurses/aides were helpful to many and sought his opinion. I have difficulty with many day to day activities at my weight, thus I know immediate post op ambulation will be a challenge. My insurance company requires prior approval (for a private nurse) so Dr. H. hand wrote a note on his office note pad. It wasn't a big deal. I thought I would need the note in order to get the pre-approval, so the nurse would accept my insurance but it seems that the regular course of business (at Mt. Sinai) is to get reimbursed. Even so, my insurance still requires that they give the " ok " before services are rendered if there is any hope of being reimbursed. I am sure if you discuss the option with Dr. H. he will give you his opinion on the necessity in your own situation. I read 's post where she indicated you have to go to the office in person and she is correct. She is also correct in that you can do it the day of surgery, etc. Personally I will decide prior as I don't want to have go looking for the office when I am struggling with everything else. Thanks all for your replies Sondra BPD/DS Pre-op w/Dr. Herron @Mt. Sinai/NYC 6/18/01 BMI 61 / > How did you make the decision that you needed a companion or nurse? I will be in NYC byself > but don't know if I should get one. Maybe I can get Dr Herron to write me a letter also. Can you call from your room if you haven't made arrangements prior to surgery? > > > > > In a message dated Mon, 4 Jun 2001 5:06:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ruisha@a... writes: > > << > In a message dated 6/4/01 1:25:20 PM, duodenalswitch@y... writes: > > << > Did all of the Mt. Sinai patients with aides/nurses pay up front for > these services? My insurance company might cover it but when I > inquired with the hospital they said I had to pay out of pocket up > front directly to the nurse/aide. Has this been everyone's > experience? > >> > > I had private aides (not nurses) and paid at the end of each individual's > shift (with a check). I got receipts each time. I was told to always pay > the individual after his/her shift. I think that this is the standard method > and you would submit the claim to your insurance. > > I'm not sure about the nurses -- perhaps it is different? The office told me > it was the same procedure for nurses/aides but I don't know in the event it > has already been pre-approved, etc. by insurance. However, if your insurance > said to pay upfront then get reimbursed, this is most likely the way it's > done. > > all the best, > > lap ds with gallbladder removal > january 25, 2001 > > four months post-op and still feelin' fab! > > pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 > now: 251 lbs!!! > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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