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Posted by clynnford @clynnford, Mar 1, 2023

Hello!

I have an upcoming appointment at NJH for outpatient treatment. I made the appointment upon first hearing about my MAC diagnosis, however...I am not feeling sick in the least! My diagnosis consisted of both CT and sputum positive results. Currently I feel like I should I delay my visit to NJH until when / if I ever feel unwell due to this condition. My kids say go now to nip it in the bud...What to do?

Cheryl

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jorja48 | @jorja48 | Apr 5, 2023
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@msk

Hello
I will be going to NJH in monday and looking forward to hearing what they have to say.
Question for those if you that have been there. Did medicare and supplement cover NJH? Is considered a second opinion?
Thanks for your help.
Miriam

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Hello MSK,
I will be going to NJH on May 10 - 19th for my first visit. I’m also on Medicare with Regence Blue Cross as my secondary. I will be interested in knowing what insurance will cover and what they won’t cover.

Hope your visit is going well - I’ll be interested in knowing what all they did.

Respectfully,
Jorja

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msk | @msk | Apr 5, 2023

My visit went well. The only cost i have so far is the gene test because i had a positive sweat test. I chose to pay.
They are very good testing all areas to find why bronchiectasis. Blood work, sweat test, ct, xray and lots of info. Hope this helps.

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jorja48 | @jorja48 | Apr 5, 2023
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@msk

My visit went well. The only cost i have so far is the gene test because i had a positive sweat test. I chose to pay.
They are very good testing all areas to find why bronchiectasis. Blood work, sweat test, ct, xray and lots of info. Hope this helps.

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Good to hear, msk, thank you! Do you mind telling me the cost of the gene test. I have a feeling I’ll need that too. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about NJH and I’m so anxious to get quality care! Thank you again!

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msk | @msk | Apr 5, 2023

Njh has a relationship with the lab for the gene testing. The nurse told us around $250 but haven’t gotten a bill yet.

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Tina Sims | @tinaesims | Apr 6, 2023
In reply to @jorja48 "Hello MSK, I will be going to NJH on May 10 - 19th for my first..." + (show)
@jorja48

Hello MSK,
I will be going to NJH on May 10 - 19th for my first visit. I’m also on Medicare with Regence Blue Cross as my secondary. I will be interested in knowing what insurance will cover and what they won’t cover.

Hope your visit is going well - I’ll be interested in knowing what all they did.

Respectfully,
Jorja

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Hi Jorja. I am going to NJH in two weeks. I'm nervous and excited. I called my insurance group to find out exactly how much it will cost. me. I hope they are right!

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jorja48 | @jorja48 | Apr 6, 2023
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@msk

Njh has a relationship with the lab for the gene testing. The nurse told us around $250 but haven’t gotten a bill yet.

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Thank you for this information, msk! I appreciate it very much.

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jorja48 | @jorja48 | Apr 6, 2023
In reply to @tinaesims "Hi Jorja. I am going to NJH in two weeks. I'm nervous and excited. I called..." + (show)
@tinaesims

Hi Jorja. I am going to NJH in two weeks. I'm nervous and excited. I called my insurance group to find out exactly how much it will cost. me. I hope they are right!

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Best of luck to you on your visit to NJH😉

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clynnford | @clynnford | Apr 6, 2023
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@msk

Njh has a relationship with the lab for the gene testing. The nurse told us around $250 but haven’t gotten a bill yet.

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Hello there!
I will be at NJH at the end of May, why is the gene testing done?

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clynnford | @clynnford | Apr 6, 2023
In reply to @msk "My visit went well. The only cost i have so far is the gene test because..." + (show)
@msk

My visit went well. The only cost i have so far is the gene test because i had a positive sweat test. I chose to pay.
They are very good testing all areas to find why bronchiectasis. Blood work, sweat test, ct, xray and lots of info. Hope this helps.

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Hello there, Can you tell me what the sweat test is about? Also did you send in sputum before you arrived? I have an appointment at the end of May and just sent mine in this morning.

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msk | @msk | Apr 6, 2023

My sweat test was positive. Gene test is done to confirm cystic fibrosis or not.

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