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Originally Posted by Bill Goddard
I thank everyone for their input. I conclude the Model A will be the least of my problems. One of the tips I got was to be sure to get a pacemaker that is MRI approved. You don't want to preclude that diagnostic service if it ever becomes neccessary. When I mentioned this to the surgeon he acted like I threw a stick in his spokes but agreed it was a good idea. They didn't have one in house so we had to reschedule the procedure for next Thursday. Thanks to all of you for your help. Bill G
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Good catch, Bill !
I have read that Medicare/Medicaid dies not cover a subsequent MRI procedure in cases where the Pacemaker is not MRI approved.
More info:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/medicalpro...s-cvuv9n3.html