Re: brain spectroscopy -- clinical indications toget this covered by Blue Cross?

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Have you asked the previous neurologist to write a letter supporting the need

for the previous one?

Perhaps asking the current neuro doc to write a letter stating the medical need

to the ins to get preapproval would be helpful.

Warmest wishes,

Barbara A , M.S., CCC-SLP

Executive Director, Help Me Speak, LLC

410-442-9791

[ ] brain spectroscopy -- clinical indications to

get this covered by Blue Cross?

Has anyone had any luck getting a brain spectroscopy approved by Blue Cross? My

son had one done (and denied through appeal) and I believe that neurologist

listed " hypotonia " as the clinical indication. Even though the test came back

as borderline abnormal, it was NOT covered!!! Now the new neurologist would

like a repeat of the spectroscopy (and my daughter also needs one as she is

presenting with similar issues/apraxia)... VERY EXPENSIVE if not covered but I

see why he wants it to be repeated... borderline results from the previous one

done exactly a year ago.

HELP!