Alright, folks...
I’m not exactly an expert on how this entire healthcare system works—since I’m not originally from the States, though I am an American citizen—but I have a question.
So, here’s the situation: I injured my knee (torn ACL) and was treated at the trauma center over on Draskovic. They scheduled me for a follow-up exam two weeks out, and in the meantime, I went ahead and grabbed a red referral slip for a specialist visit.
Now, since I’ve decided I actually want to see Dr. Boyanich at his private practice instead, does he require a referral from Medicare, or can I just walk in and pay out of pocket?
I did find some info online suggesting a referral is only valid for 30 days from the date it's issued... but does that mean it’s strictly limited to one single exam at one specific hospital?
I’m not exactly an expert on how this entire healthcare system works—since I’m not originally from the States, though I am an American citizen—but I have a question.
So, here’s the situation: I injured my knee (torn ACL) and was treated at the trauma center over on Draskovic. They scheduled me for a follow-up exam two weeks out, and in the meantime, I went ahead and grabbed a red referral slip for a specialist visit.
Now, since I’ve decided I actually want to see Dr. Boyanich at his private practice instead, does he require a referral from Medicare, or can I just walk in and pay out of pocket?
I did find some info online suggesting a referral is only valid for 30 days from the date it's issued... but does that mean it’s strictly limited to one single exam at one specific hospital?