My dr gave script for a bone scan. admin assistant put in pet scan to insurance. long story. getting nowhere. will a pet scan show bone cancer the way a bone scan will? not even sure if it will be authorized bc of mistake. waiting since 12/7. in pain?

Bone scan vs pet sca: I would just go ahead with the bone scan as I don't believe authorization by the insurance company will be required. Judging from my experience with insurance companies, my guess is that the Pet Scan won't be authorized if the only indication listed for the reason for it is "pain".

Productive : Both can be used successfully in metastatic cancers. PET can visualize in more widespread areas. Bone scan is good old fashioned tool

Call insurance!: Call your insurance provider and ask to speak with preapproval department. Explain what has happened and that you are in pain. Most companies will work with you to get it right. Make sure your doctor office had now put it through correctly before you call. And be prepared to wait - it's not unusual to wait on hold for an hour or more to talk with someone who can help, but it's worth it!