I have been given Zometa infusions monthly for eleven years. I was aware of the dental implications from Zometa. After having gone thru the gamete of prostrate cancer treatments, I now find that I have developed the feared "ONJ" Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. Since Medicare is my only insurance, dental insurance is not included. I am going to see an oral surgeon this week to evaluate my next step. My question is, when does treatment of a mainly bone problem and will most likely result in surgery become "medical vs dental" therefore covered by medicare?
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I think Medicare covers it - it's not a dental problem, it's jaw surgery.
It might be safest to get the surgery done by an oral surgeon with an MD as opposed to a DDS.
Not that the MD will be better, just the bill is unlikely to be classified as dental.
Hey Bill , t hat is the fear with that drug . I’m also on medicare and Dr is speaking about prolia to help osteopenia .... I hope that you can sort this out soon and find a solution to the jaw .. THat was a long time with ...zometa ..11years monthly ... whoa ,amazing ...Good luck .
All I can say is:
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Sunday 06/16/2019 10:27 PM DST
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