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cajackson    20

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So my surgery date is 6/29.. My surgeons office calls me last Thursday and informs me they need a letter from my PCP stating I'm healthy enough for surgery, kind of last minute but ok I call my PCP. Then she doesn't want to write it because I need new labs and a chest X-ray... Fine, I get them same day and have an apt with her PA the next morning at 9am.. My PCP I was told would be out of office till today..6/26. I call today to check up on them and she is not in office again.. If they don't get that letter there tomorrow, signed by the doctor, I will have to reschedule and I've already done all but one day of my liquid diet... I don't like when things are out of my control, when I've done all I can to make sure everyone has everything. I'm sorry, I'm just so frustrated.

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miiasan    370

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does your PCP have someone in the office that takes her patients when she is gone? I feel for you. That was a requirement for me, too - but fortunately, my office told me on my first visit so I had plenty of time to get it done. Wishing you good luck with this and keeping fingers crossed

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KristenLe    5,979

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@@cajackson Your PCP should have coverage for when they aren't in. Call and speak with the Office Manager or Nurse Manager and explain the situation. If the PA cleared you - they should be able to get you a statement for your surgeon. If they give you a hard time - call your surgeon for options. Sometimes a clinic at the hospital will do a pre-op clearance. Good luck! I'd be freaking out as well.

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cajackson    20

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The PA can't give the clearance they have to be over signed by a physician and there's no one on call for her,she doesn't do rounds and she doesn't take call... So no luck there. I've Ben talking with the office since Thursday of last week when I had to hurry and get a chest X-ray, Cbc, bmp, and a protime INR. I had an appt with the PA Friday morning.. It's pretty much hopeless if she doesn't come to work like she is supposed to tomorrow. I did however fax my surgeon the X-ray and lab results in hopes it will suffice if they don't get the letter in. Unfortunately my surgeon is an hour and a half away with no time to go in... It's all in at this point... Just need lots of prayers or positive thoughts... Lots of fingers crossed

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KristenLe    5,979

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If she doesn't come in tomorrow - call your surgeon for options. Most PCPs are required to have a plan for coverage to be contracted with insurance. If they have an electronic record - she could sign off on your clearance without having to go into office. There are also laws regarding needing to be available for a PA. If she doesn't get you the letter - I'd be sure they aren't billing your insurance for the visit. Praying things get done!

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cajackson    20

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If she doesn't come in tomorrow - call your surgeon for options. Most PCPs are required to have a plan for coverage to be contracted with insurance. If they have an electronic record - she could sign off on your clearance without having to go into office. There are also laws regarding needing to be available for a PA. If she doesn't get you the letter - I'd be sure they aren't billing your insurance for the visit. Praying things get done!

I like the way you think! I work for my insurance so I could absolutely see that as a viable option.

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