re-evaluation of listed patients

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Hello everyone,

One of the hepatologists at my center wants to begin annual re-evaluation of all listed liver patients. He is talking about a complete evaluation.. Will complete re-eval be covered by insurance? We are talking cardiology, pulmonary, colonoscopy, EGD. Right now I obtain up-dated ekg, chest x-ray, clinic note and labs for infectious disease and basic met panel. One carrier wants an echo too, but that's all they require. I do not believe an annual re-eval will be covered unless it is medically necessary.

Please advise…thanks,

Joni McMahon

Financial Coordinator

Transplant Services

UMass Memorial Medical Center

Worcester, MA 01655

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