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Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Sep 12, 2020 | Replies (25)

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@shawnb2020

I think it's the cardiologist that has to put the referral in. I did bring it up to my primary though. But the way it was explained to me was that once it's put in it will take at least 2 weeks to clear through insurance which is why they set it as far out as they did to make sure everything was done before hand. As for distance, it's about a 4 hourish drive from me to get to Rochester Mayo

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Hi Shawn, that seems like a long time to get insurance to approve that visit. Have you contacted your insurance? I worked for two major primary insurance companies in the past and our responds back to the insure was less time. I would suggest you call them and let them know you need immediate care and the physician has thrown up his hands. I have heart failure and was diagnosis in 2005 with Cardiomyapathy. My ejection levels were 12%. But no physician threw up their hands on me but worked to solve the problem.

The insurance company will have suggestions. If the representative doesn't ask to speak to supervisor. She'll find the answers. Let me know Maddie