Thu, Jan-14-16, 07:19
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169
BF:45%/28%/25%
Progress: 134%
Location: NC
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Originally Posted by bluesinger
You are the queen of DIY medical testing, so how do I get a Coronary Artery Calcium screening? I'm assuming I have to get my PCP to order it? Despite my LCHF WOE I'm pretty sure I have some calcium buildup, having had at least one TIA. Also, both parents had heart conditions. Too much deep-fried meat and gravy with mashed potatoes in their long lives.  |
At one local hospital, a CAC is $225, you do need a doctor's order to have one, and BC/BS does not cover it because they still consider it an "investigational service or procedure". The privately owned Radiology practice I use charges $350 (umm...need to check my Mammo prices  ) Now to check a few other hospitals as it is not on that BC price checker, since it is not a covered service.
But possible checking other CT heart procedures will direct me to other cost effective solutions. |