Sunshine susan
Well-known member
Hi Everyone--I have been a member here for quite a while, but due to my work schedule, I don't write much, but peruse often. So I have a question. I see so many of you getting the home units for INR checking. I have a St. Judes valve implanted 2/99, and it is a real annoyance trying to go for the readings. Fortunately, I have been pretty consistent with only a few blips now and again. Both my cardio and the nurse who runs the "coumadin clinic" are in favor and said they would be glad to do whatever I needed. I just think I would feel more comfortable if I could test whenever I feel the need--perhaps more often than 4-5 weeks--and especially when I travel out of town which I do a good bit of with my work. However, my husband feels that it is a superfluous expense for convenience if insurance won't pay for it. I have a PPO with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama--even though I live in FL, my company's home office is in Birmingham. Has anyone had any experience with BC/BS of Alabama with this machine as to insurance? Or even any other BC/BS state--although the rules can vary somewhat. For most purposes, it is very good insurance (surely covered my surgery well!!), but it may not be for this--I just don't know. I know there is also residual cost as to the testing strips, etc. Anyway, thanks for any advice! Susan