Posted 4/21/2011 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
The CHC is referring me to the Breast Care Center-probably a diagnostic mammo I imagine. They won't refer me to the BS because the mammo came back negative or because she didn't do it on Monday when I saw her. She told me the state would not pay for it. SO....................................................................................................
I called the office of one of the BS and she said they give a discount out to uninsured people. I thought it would be a few hundred either way but the consultation is only $80 which I can afford. She also can do some biopsies and ultrasound right in her office and those are discounted and they will let you do a payment plan which is fine with me. She also said they could write orders so I can use them at a hospital facility so CICP would pay for it.
I decided to make an appointment with the BS since the Breast Care Center would have referred me anyway to one. Individual doctors don't take CICP but any orders they write for a hospital or radiology is paid for by the state. If I go to the breast care center it would cost me $25 and if I needed to be referred I would also be paying the $80. So why not cut the middle step.
Beside, I would rather just see the BS and not go through any more diagnostic tests. Personally I am fed up with the CHC and don't feel like I'll get a proper diagnosis without seeing someone who is an expert.