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Ginagce · 03-16-2006, 02:55 PM

First, in reply to Frank's post on the abdomen wall....DIEP surgery does not cut any ab muscles at all. That is why I chose it over a trans flap which does use the abdomen muscles.

As far as insurance, I was shocked. I have an HMO and not only was I going for this specific type of surgery, but I was leaving a city (philadelphia) with 3 major NCI cancer centers for treatment in Baltimore. I had absolutely no problem. Dr. Chang's office took care of getting everything precertified and I never received a bill other than my co-pay for the initial office visit.

Best to you
Ginagce

03-16-2006, 02:55 PM	#9
Ginagce Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 144	Two Comments First, in reply to Frank's post on the abdomen wall....DIEP surgery does not cut any ab muscles at all. That is why I chose it over a trans flap which does use the abdomen muscles. As far as insurance, I was shocked. I have an HMO and not only was I going for this specific type of surgery, but I was leaving a city (philadelphia) with 3 major NCI cancer centers for treatment in Baltimore. I had absolutely no problem. Dr. Chang's office took care of getting everything precertified and I never received a bill other than my co-pay for the initial office visit. Best to you Ginagce