Darlene Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 i see dr. grubb, but not really getting anywhere. i see some of you have gone to mayo, vanderbilt, or cleveland clinic. i am thinking of going to one of these. do i need a referral from grubb, or can i just call and make an appointment? and which one would be best to go too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kclynn Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 For Mayo you can do either but I am pretty sure you will get in sooner if you have a referral. If it is months and months and you have time you can go and they will work you in but a lot of people do not know this or just do not do this. It could take some time for them to actually work you in and you have to stay right in the waiting area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Dr goodman at mayo arizona is wonderful and they have a fully equipped autonomic lab facility. You do not need a referral. Good luck--caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Does insurance for the most part pay for these big institutions to do a thorough work-over on you? Or, is it out-of-pocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissy Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I ended up going to C.C they have a program if your insurance doesn't cover it and the hospital administrator has to approve, which was a very quick process. I called Mayo they wanted 8,000 which I knew I would never have or be able to get so...Also I was a self-referral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiedelite Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think you have to talk with your insurance company and see if Mayo is considered in-network, then determine what your benefits are. If you're sick enough and have the money, you may even want to look at out-of-network benefits if Mayo isn't in-network. Also, if there's no autonomic testing facility near you, you can appeal to your insurance company and they'll be obligated to pay in-network benefits for autonomic testing (it's usually important to have a doctor help you with this because it gives your claim more weight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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