Getting 5 veins done, believe it's evlt (not 100% sure). I was told they'd do one vein each day and an ultrasound on another day after the procedure. So a total of 10 visits on 10 different days. It just seems a bit absurd my insurance would require this or is there any medical reasoning behind this. If I am being ripped off, does the doctor own my ultrasound results or can I take them to another doctor so I do not have to pay for more?
Answer: Insurance typically reimburses one vein per visit Though there are patients who need four and five veins done, these are in the minority. If you are remotely uncomfortable with your treatment plan, invest in your piece of mind by getting a second opinion. Some physicians are less knowledgeable and/or experienced and may treat veins unnecessarily. I see many patients for second opinions - some of whom have been told they need as many as eight veins treated - and find they have normal circulation and only need a cosmetic treatment.
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Answer: Insurance typically reimburses one vein per visit Though there are patients who need four and five veins done, these are in the minority. If you are remotely uncomfortable with your treatment plan, invest in your piece of mind by getting a second opinion. Some physicians are less knowledgeable and/or experienced and may treat veins unnecessarily. I see many patients for second opinions - some of whom have been told they need as many as eight veins treated - and find they have normal circulation and only need a cosmetic treatment.
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May 4, 2017
Answer: Timing of Vein Treatment by EVLT or Radiofrequency Ablation One of the limitations in performing vein closure by either EVLT or Radiofrequency ablation is the amount of local anesthesia that can safely be used at a single setting. Because of the need to inject anesthetic around the entire length of the vein, a large volume may be required. Positioning is another issue. It is not possible to do the great saphenous vein treatment at the same time as the small saphenous vein treatment due to their location in the leg, the great being in the front and inside while the small is in the back of the calf. Normally, the when the great saphenous vein is closed, an anterior or posterior accessory vein can also be closed. However, some insurance companies will not cover both procedures at the same time and require a time internal. I personally have done about 1000 vein closures by radiofrequency ablation, and think that 10 vein closures seems quite high. Always good to get a second opinion if you have any questions. See a vascular surgeon with a vein practice.
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May 4, 2017
Answer: Timing of Vein Treatment by EVLT or Radiofrequency Ablation One of the limitations in performing vein closure by either EVLT or Radiofrequency ablation is the amount of local anesthesia that can safely be used at a single setting. Because of the need to inject anesthetic around the entire length of the vein, a large volume may be required. Positioning is another issue. It is not possible to do the great saphenous vein treatment at the same time as the small saphenous vein treatment due to their location in the leg, the great being in the front and inside while the small is in the back of the calf. Normally, the when the great saphenous vein is closed, an anterior or posterior accessory vein can also be closed. However, some insurance companies will not cover both procedures at the same time and require a time internal. I personally have done about 1000 vein closures by radiofrequency ablation, and think that 10 vein closures seems quite high. Always good to get a second opinion if you have any questions. See a vascular surgeon with a vein practice.
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