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Have a script for a SPECT scan given to me by LLMD. How do I go about getting this done. Since it wasn't prescribed by my General Doctor will it not be covered by insurance? Do I go to a hospital to get it done? Where do I start?
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I went to Columbia Presbyterian in NYC and I believe insurance covered it.
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I wouldn't get it done - it's radiation. I had a sudden urge to urinate as soon as she turned the machine on.
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Thanks so I guess I could just walk into any hospital and get it done.
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You will want to get that test done it is a VERY helpful test and I know a LLMD that is very good at reading them, she likes to use the Kansas City hospital and the radiologist there is lyme literate and is very good but I dont know where you live.
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I had my SPECT scans at Columbia in NYC also.
My MD had to arranged them in advance and they had to be pre-approved by my insurance company.
It is unlikely that you can just walk in anywhere.
Good luck!
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Columbia is surperior. They know what to look for in a Lyme SPECT scan ..... most do not. I took an airplane to have mine done at Columbia. You are in NJ so it would be much easier for you.
I think Columbia is where they first started using the SPECT on Lyme patients.
Hope this helps, robi
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I will be going there. I actually live only 10 minutes from NYC which is a big plus. Should I call the hospital to set up the appointment?
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Your doctor should give you a prescription and it does have to get preapproved by insurance. Sometimes it takes a few days for approval. Good luck!
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I had a written RX and was able to schedule the appointment myself by calling Columbia. I remember ot was a hard # to track down.
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i also had my spect scan done at columbia - they know what to look for regarding lyme -
i remember getting the phone# from my llmd - and i called there myself for the appointment -
i called my insurance 1st - it was approved -
the results can be very informative -
good luck
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Thanks everyone. I am actually just waiting to get the ok from my insurance now. Hopefully Ill have the appointment by next week. Posts: 370 | From NJ | Registered: Dec 2007
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I had it done twice at Columbia Presbyterian. It was covered by insurance and I had to be pre-certified for it to be covered.
Hope all goes well.
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so I guess I could just walk into any hospital and get it done.
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