Star band and Cranial Tech measurements difference is 50% - Please help

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Hello,

We took our 6 month old daughter to both Star (, TX) and Cranial Tech

(Dallas,TX) for a head evaluation.

Star Evaluation -

diagnosed with medium plagiocephaly & brachycephaly. asymmetry is 3.6mm and ears

are asymemtrical because of flatness on one side. However he mentioned her

condition may not require a cranial helmet.

Cranial tech Evaluation -

diagnosed with moderate plagiocephaly & brachycephaly. mentioned the asymmetry

is 7mm and has facial asymmetry (eyes and ears). Measurements were taken by hand

(calipers). Of course my daughter was moving. They are also mentioned about

issues with jaw protruding, sinus issues. They just scared us with their

diagnosis and repercussions if it's not treated. Mentioned my daughter is a

candidate for the helmet.

has anyone gotten more than one evaluation done which are so different? Please

help - I am not sure whom to go with. I can clearly see the plagiocephaly &

brachycephaly condition for my daugther. The way I see it, I'd rather get the

helmet than be helpless down the road and live with the consequence of not

treating it when we can.

As for insurance - if we go with Star(in-network with UHC), per the evaluation

the asymmetry is 3.6mm and UHC will not cover it unless the asymmetry is greater

than 6mm but we get the contracted rate ($2300). Cranial Tech is out of network

with UHC and costs $3800. We have to pay $1000 deductible and may pay 60% of

cost (but they can deny the 60% as well). how sick does someone need to be for

insurance companies to pay for healthcare? Our monthly premium is substantial.

This is just frustrating.

Thanks