A few weeks ago, I saw a patient with some gastro issues. So far, nothing newsworthy here since I am a gastroenterologist. I ordered a CAT scan colonography, a special CAT scan that is designed to view the colon in detail. It’s the CAT scan version of a colonoscopy. Why didn’t I simply perform a colonoscopy, which, unlike a CAT scan, would contribute to the Whistleblower Retirement Fund? That’s an easy one. Care to take a guess? The patient refused to undergo a colonoscopy. The patient had no insurance and I don’t work for free. The patient is a ‘cat lady’ and loves all things CAT. The CAT scan was a better tool than colonoscopy to explain her symptoms. Playing Cat & Mouse with Insurance Companies I expect that my discerning readers can identify the correct choice. I ordered the CAT scan because it was the best option for the patient, which the insurance company summarily denied. I called the insurance company (always a fun and amusing exercise) and spoke
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