procedure and diagnosis code

[Johnsmom]

We are going to see dr k next week for the 1st time. I dont know what he will say about our son. I am curious about the diagnostic and procedure code and if our insurance will cover the treatment. IVIG treament of course. Does anyone know what they are?

 

Thanks everyone

johnsmom

[forjpj]

I don't think PANDAS has its own diagnosis code, and that is part of the problem. The docs all use other codes that sort of describe it but not really. I don't know what it would take to get pandas it's own code, but I feel like if it had it's own number that would be some recognition/acceptance, and the insurance companies might have to recognize it more. I feel like that might be small step in the right direction. I think I might go research that...