Starting DOC band 5/7/09

[Guest guest]

Oliver had his head casted yesterday for his DOC band. Unfortunately, they were

unable to scan him- so no scan info- and I did not receive anything with the

manual measurements they took. I suppose ignorance is bliss at this early

stage. I was so stressed throughout the whole process, I didn't even ask how

long he would be in the band.

But we're on our way! When we go for the fitting on the 7th, I'll get the

measurements and duration of treatment.

Is the casting process as good/efficient as the DSi scan?

Now I have to submit the claim myself to Empire BCBS. I know there are specific

codes and information that they want to see. Any advice?

Any advice on how to care for him in the early days while he is adjusting to the

band?

Thanks everyone!!

,

mom to

34 months and

Oliver 12 weeks, starting DOC band 5/7/09

[Guest guest]

Hi there-

My son was casted for his first DOCBand and scanned for his second, and both fit

him perfectly. In fact, the scanned one took an extra adjustment than the casted

one in the beginning. I submitted my own claim to our insurance as well (BCBS

FEP) and Cranial Tech provided me with the proper codes to use. It went through

without a problem, though I understand not everyone is that lucky. I hope you

are though! He'll be wearing it (barring any serious skin issues, which is rare)

23 hours by day 2 of treatment. He should adjust within a week or two to the

extra heat (they sweat a lot at first because the heat's trapped in), so just

dress him really light, even at night, and hopefully he'll have a quick and easy

adjustment.

Good luck!

Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Jordan-5

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> Oliver had his head casted yesterday for his DOC band. Unfortunately, they

were unable to scan him- so no scan info- and I did not receive anything with

the manual measurements they took. I suppose ignorance is bliss at this early

stage. I was so stressed throughout the whole process, I didn't even ask how

long he would be in the band.

> But we're on our way! When we go for the fitting on the 7th, I'll get the

measurements and duration of treatment.

> Is the casting process as good/efficient as the DSi scan?

> Now I have to submit the claim myself to Empire BCBS. I know there are

specific codes and information that they want to see. Any advice?

> Any advice on how to care for him in the early days while he is adjusting to

the band?

> Thanks everyone!!

>

> ,

> mom to

> 34 months and

> Oliver 12 weeks, starting DOC band 5/7/09

>