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That is better news, Shay. One problem with IVUS is that it is often not reimbursed by insurance companies. The catheter is a one-time-use catheter and costs around $600 on its own. But the information gained through IVUS is valuable. It is good too to know that BCBS is still viable in MN. :) Thing...

How I hate hearing this! I have BC/BS in New Mexico and am going to Minneapolis next week and I hope to be covered through my insurance here. It is a hope and who the hell knows! But yes, appeal, appeal! I had the procedure done in Minneapolis on April 6th 2011. I have BC/BS of Massachusetts thru m...

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield (of Massachusetts). I had the CCSVI procedure done on April 6th 2011. I got a packet in the mail from my insurance saying they would not cover this procedure. I have not read the info in depth yet. I got it in the mail about a week and a half to two weeks ago. Does any...

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield (of Massachusetts). I had the CCSVI procedure done on April 6th 2011. I got a packet in the mail from my insurance saying they would not cover this procedure. I have not read the info in depth yet. I got it in the mail about a week and a half to two weeks ago. Does anyo...

This sounds stupid. Reminder, what is IVUS? Dr Cumming has me on plavix for 30 days, for now. I am not clear on the procedure time. My husband told me 2 1/2 hours. I was pretty out of it after the procedure. The recovery was pretty easy, however, it took me longer because when I stood up, I kept get...

I am posting for the first time. Dr. Cumming is genuine, honest, compassionate, amazing ....... doctor!!! I was treated by Dr. Cumming on April 6th, 2011. It has only been 6 days, but I feel that some of my MS symptoms have improved. I can't wait to see what the next few months bring!