Specialist won't give me a note!

sherilynn · October 9, 2006

I called my neurologist to have hime write a note on my behalf to give to insurance. Every little bit helps. I see a neurologist since I was diagnosed with Pseudo Tumor Cerebri. One of the ways to remain in remissions is weight loss. He said he will not wriet a note and anything having to do with this I have to deal with my GP. Well, my GP (who I'm seeing at 6 for the first time about this surgery) I only go on occasion, mostly to get referrals to my specialists! I don't have a relatinoship with him, but going is a technicality for the Band. I told the neurologists office that I need to provide as much back up documentation as poissible for insurance pruposes and to help me get approved. Again they denied me. Advice would be great.

Kind of crazy, since I really like this doctor - I even have my dad going to him! Perhaps he's agains the surgery. Who knows! But now how do I prove I was diagnosed and treated with this disease?

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

onlygo · October 9, 2006

You have a right to your medical records. You may have to pay for copies and sign a release, but the DR. has to give them to you. Do this and his office notes or labs should prove you have this disorder.

Dreikalina · October 10, 2006

Once you can show that you have been diagnosed, there must be medical literature available to support your position.

susannah · October 12, 2006

Hi Sherilynn. :lol: I find that very mean spirited on behalf of your neurologist. I have Multiple Sclerosis, and my neuro has supported me all the way with written documentation and even a phone follow up.

Obesity is of major concern for those of us with neurological conditions, and if your current neuro wont support you get another one.

All the best with it. Susannah

mcw12985 · October 13, 2006

Sherilynn,

My neurologist also would not write a letter of referral. She said it was because she can only write referrals for neurosurgery. Go Figure. The only note I had was from my PCP, and I also wrote an essay on why the band would be good for me, what research I had done, etc etc, and it worked for me. Your insurance could be a totally different situation. YOu are right, every little bit helps... perhaps you can ask one more time?