Well, today did not go like I planned!
At 4:25 today I got a call from Banner Cardon Hospital. They were not able to get prior authorization from Madi's secondary insurance APIPA/CRS for tomorrow's MRI. After doing some research I discovered that it's because CRS (the medical clinic Madi goes to for her appointments), who actually are the ones who put in for the MRI, put Madi's diagnosis as hydrocephalus. APIPA/CRS wouldn't authorize it because her diagnosis was listed as hydrocephalus. While Madi does, of course, have hydrocephalus, her main diagnoses are spina bifida (which IS what is covered by APIPA/CRS), Chiari II malformation, hydrocephalus, and epilepsy. They do not see patients at CRS based on the diagnosis of hydrocephalus alone, nor does the insurance plan cover kids based on hydrocephalus alone. Of course, they waited until most offices were already closed to call me, so now I can't get it figured out today. I was able to get ahold of Dr. Moss's nurse, who said she would make some phone calls and get back to me, but at this point, it's 6:00 and I still haven't heard back, so I am guessing she couldn't get ahold of anyone and went home. Though I know there must be a reason we are not going in tomorrow, and I trust in God's plan, I am just feeling frustrated with all of the fighting and miscommunication. There is always a phone call to make, an office to talk to, something to fight for. I am also dealing with trying to get Ramya her next Lupron Depot Pediatric shot (another long story) and am trying to fight to get Madi's Rifton Mobile Stander approved by insurance (another long story again), as she really needs a size medium. I love my kids, and I will continue to fight so they can get what they need, but sometimes, it just makes me tired. I also do a lot of prep work for appointments and scans, coordinating child care, shopping so I can plan diet-specific meals while I am away, preparing for the worst-case-scenarios just in case, cleaning the house so grandparents can come watch the kids, and all of that fun stuff. I am so thankful for the energy and drive that God gives me, because that is what keeps me running this race!
I'll update everyone once we get another date set. Thank you for keeping Madi and our family in your prayers, and please keep it up!
At 4:25 today I got a call from Banner Cardon Hospital. They were not able to get prior authorization from Madi's secondary insurance APIPA/CRS for tomorrow's MRI. After doing some research I discovered that it's because CRS (the medical clinic Madi goes to for her appointments), who actually are the ones who put in for the MRI, put Madi's diagnosis as hydrocephalus. APIPA/CRS wouldn't authorize it because her diagnosis was listed as hydrocephalus. While Madi does, of course, have hydrocephalus, her main diagnoses are spina bifida (which IS what is covered by APIPA/CRS), Chiari II malformation, hydrocephalus, and epilepsy. They do not see patients at CRS based on the diagnosis of hydrocephalus alone, nor does the insurance plan cover kids based on hydrocephalus alone. Of course, they waited until most offices were already closed to call me, so now I can't get it figured out today. I was able to get ahold of Dr. Moss's nurse, who said she would make some phone calls and get back to me, but at this point, it's 6:00 and I still haven't heard back, so I am guessing she couldn't get ahold of anyone and went home. Though I know there must be a reason we are not going in tomorrow, and I trust in God's plan, I am just feeling frustrated with all of the fighting and miscommunication. There is always a phone call to make, an office to talk to, something to fight for. I am also dealing with trying to get Ramya her next Lupron Depot Pediatric shot (another long story) and am trying to fight to get Madi's Rifton Mobile Stander approved by insurance (another long story again), as she really needs a size medium. I love my kids, and I will continue to fight so they can get what they need, but sometimes, it just makes me tired. I also do a lot of prep work for appointments and scans, coordinating child care, shopping so I can plan diet-specific meals while I am away, preparing for the worst-case-scenarios just in case, cleaning the house so grandparents can come watch the kids, and all of that fun stuff. I am so thankful for the energy and drive that God gives me, because that is what keeps me running this race!
I'll update everyone once we get another date set. Thank you for keeping Madi and our family in your prayers, and please keep it up!
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
- Isaiah 40:31
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