Well it seems no matter how you try you just can't win!
I received a call back from Dr. Kelly's office quite quickly after my email. This it seems was not a good sign. I was told that even though my insurance said I have a DME benefit, that once they received the information the claims would still be denied, because you don't need a CPM for hip surgery and you can use ice instead of the game ready. Basically they go for the cheapest way out to not pay. Bugger! Plus, something I do not recall being mentioned earlier, I was told that HSS has a "very strict policy about DME's and where they are supplied from". Kickbacks anyone? Either way, I'm completely buggered and will have to pay out of pocket for both. ARGH!
On a different note, I am searching for a certain type of crutches that seem to be the best for me with my crap hands and shoulders. They are called Platform crutches, similar to forearm but not quite the same. Of course they're expensive and hopefully I will be able to get a hold of these if the PT approves. My main concern is not to destroy my hands whilst trying to save my hip.
Ain't life grand?
Well, the good news is that the surgery was approved, so I guess that is one less fight for me!
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