Monstrosity Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Recently I saw a Neuro Surgeon after an MRI I had. The MRI was a Cine Flow MRI and it was being used to rule out Chiari Malformation. I was given mixed feedback from the Doctor... Needless to say he felt I should have an MRI of my neck. However I get bad pain in my neck, across my upper back, and my lower spine bothers me. So the question is he wants one done of my neck, should I push for a full spine scan? Can they do this, will the insurance co authorize it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxie Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I had a full spine MRI, so they can do it. Some insurances cover I think.' it's all individual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellgirl Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I would insist on a full spinal xray. It's all connected...I've never had one, and always wanted to check mine for stenosis, arthritis, curvature and MS. A chest xray I had once revealed kyphosis, too. Some girls dropped me on a cement floor when I was in college (I was always the skinny one getting picked up), and my tail bone has never been the same since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeSprings Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Recently I saw a Neuro Surgeon after an MRI I had. The MRI was a Cine Flow MRI and it was being used to rule out Chiari Malformation. I was given mixed feedback from the Doctor...What does this mean - does he think you don't have Chiari malformation or might have it or...? I've had my entire spine looked at with MRI - cervical, thoracic, lumbar - these were each separate tests. My insurance covered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondcut Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I too was told to have a full MRI of the spine for suspected Chiari, maybe they are cutting corners or trying too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peregrine Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Most insurance will cover things like MRI if you have symptoms, so you should be able to argue for a full spinal MRI - just make sure they note that it's diagnostic rather than screening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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