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Richard Chudacoff, MD
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Dan Quayle
-----Original Message-----
From: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net]On Behalf Of ainsron
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 10:26 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L
Subject: Re: anatomy screen ultrasounds
Because I spent time in the military, I always felt an obligation to care
for CHAMPUS, i.e. Tricare patients. That is until about two years ago.
Their reimbursement was significantly worse than most other carriers and
dealing with them, as in the case of screening ultrasounds, on medical
issues and prior authorization was time-consuming and counter productive for
my staff. As a result, I quit Tricare and most of the other physicians in
this area have done the same.
Ronald E. Ainsworth
-----Original Message-----
From: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net] On Behalf Of Richard
Chudacoff, MD
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 8:07 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L
Subject: anatomy screen ultrasounds
I just found out that Tricare would no longer reimburse for anatomy screen
ultrasounds unless it is medically necessary. Personally, I do find them
necessary. Is anyone having similar situations, and more importantly,
strategies to fix this problem?
Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PA
15200 Southwest Freeway, #270
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Tel: 281-277-3900
Fax: 281-277-3901
rchudacoff@mylinuxisp.com
Richard.Chudacoff@obgyn.net
http://www.mdhub.com/281-277-3900
http://www.chudacoffobgyn.yourmd.com
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