I have some questions about surgery or planning for it, and I thought someone might be able to make suggestions or direct me to where I can find info. I know that I can ask my doctor these too, but March 1st and March 13th seem so very far away. Thanks in advance for any help.
We have Aetna EPO. It's like an HMO. Does anyone know if this kind of surgery is covered by health insurance or HMOs? Would I need to contact Aetna for preauthorization of some sort? When is it best to contact the insurance company.
Does the doctor arrange for the post-op rehabilitation fascility stay or is that something I need to worry about? Is it typical to be admitted the day before or the day of surgery? How long is the typical hospital stay? And rehab? When should I expect to be able to care for myself? how about my kids (15 months old)? How should I handle the 5 1/2 hour drive back to Houston? Should I by prone or reclined? Thanks everyone.
Ann
We have Aetna EPO. It's like an HMO. Does anyone know if this kind of surgery is covered by health insurance or HMOs? Would I need to contact Aetna for preauthorization of some sort? When is it best to contact the insurance company.
Does the doctor arrange for the post-op rehabilitation fascility stay or is that something I need to worry about? Is it typical to be admitted the day before or the day of surgery? How long is the typical hospital stay? And rehab? When should I expect to be able to care for myself? how about my kids (15 months old)? How should I handle the 5 1/2 hour drive back to Houston? Should I by prone or reclined? Thanks everyone.
Ann
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