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Bwc case. contusion/sprain knee approved. surgeon says surgery. he tried to add chondromalacia but was denied. have mucoid dengeneration also on mri?

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Surgery proposed?: You don't make it clear how recent the injury or what kind of surgery is proposed . This requires more explanation by your doctor because there are a lot of pitfalls with knee surgery and the insurance denial may or may not be a red flag.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Bwc case. contusion/sprain knee approved. surgeon says surgery. he tried to add chondromalacia but was denied. have mucoid dengeneration also on mri?

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