Osteoporosis Update

[k9ophile]

Had my Prolia injection on the 4th. I'm happy to say the doctor was pleased with my DEXA results; no change. He offered me the choice of getting a scan next year or in two years. Just a little change in my thyroid dose. I can live with all of it.

 

[southernlady]

Good for you. Once you are on Medicare, your option is every two years plus one day to get a scan.

 

[JackieOnLine]

very good!

 

[aaa]

A note from my physician stating a yearly Dexa is a medical necessity will allow me to have one each year according to Medicare. Same with a Pap smear.

 

[k9ophile]

I've had yearly for most of the time without a note. (One crack to be happy about falling into it). I have them done at my PCP's office. The charge would be around $200. Where I have to be careful is abiding by the one year plus one day for the Prolia itself. That's closer to $2000.

One interesting fact about osteoporosis is that is also affects those little ear crystal that help maintain balance. The procedure of trying to get that dizziness solved is an easy fix with the Epley Maneuver.

 

[southernlady]

Where I have to be careful is abiding by the one year plus one day for the Prolia itself.

I was under the impression that Prolia shots were every 6 months and Medicare pays for mine scheduled that way.

 

[k9ophile]

I was under the impression that Prolia shots were every 6 months and Medicare pays for mine scheduled that way.

You're correct. I was just moaning about the pickiness of the government. I think "once a year" means anytime once a year anytime as long as the last two numbers aren't the same. i.e. Dec 2024 then Nov 2025.

One would think as much as I have been around the Federal Government in healthcare and the military I should know better.

 

[Spiky Bugger]

You're correct. I was just moaning about the pickiness of the government. I think "once a year" means anytime once a year anytime as long as the last two numbers aren't the same. i.e. Dec 2024 then Nov 2025.

One would think as much as I have been around the Federal Government in healthcare and the military I should know better.

On my current dental insurance, twice a year means any two days within that calendar year, even two consecutive days. My previous dental insurance said it meant the two dates had to be six months apart and not a day less.

 

[southernlady]

On my current dental insurance, twice a year means any two days within that calendar year, even two consecutive days. My previous dental insurance said it meant the two dates had to be six months apart and not a day less.

Dental insurance is strange.
Medicare is like a line in the sand. Some tests are one year plus one day, some are two years plus one day. But there’s always that one DAMNED day added to futz up things.