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Topic: what kind of doctor can order a picc line?

Lesley
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Member # 8678

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HI,

I am from CAnada and need to go to the States for a pic or mid line. I have a family doctor in Maine who is my LLMD...can any doctor order this?

Thanks so much,

Lesley

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JKMMC09
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Member # 15795

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I'm pretty sure any licensed MD can order a PICC line. Insurance paying is another story, it has to go through pre-approval, etc. Since Chronic Lyme "doesn't exist"...it's a bit difficult sometimes. You can still get one and pay out of pocket though.

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Lesley
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Thanks much for your responce....i am going to see my LLMD in Dec and will ask him.

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MY3BOYS
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Member # 17830

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your LLMD can order picc line placement and the IV antibiotics.

have everything arranged before you travel. make sure ins. filed if need pre-auth, where you need to go to have this done (hospital as outpatient)

the other issue would be filling antibiotic in states if LLMD is ordering MD if you live in canada. seems like need to make sure you have that worked out and see if company will ship IV meds and supplies to you in canada for further needs.

best wishes

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