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What are preexisting conditions and is a sinus infection considered a preexisiting condition?
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∙ 19y ago
For details on what a pre-exisiting condition is see http://www.steveshorr.com/technical_questions.htm#What%20is%20a%20Pre-Existing%20Condition A sinus infection would probably be a pre-x. Read the application carefully. I doubt this would stop you from getting coverage.
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∙ 19y ago
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According to my insurance company if you have seen a doctor about the condition it is preexisting.
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Would a complete knee replacement be preexisting condition?
Yes. In order to have a knee replacement done you must first have a significant amount of damage to the knee joint. That is your preexisting condition. The knee replacement itself was done to replace the damaged joint and may or may not be considered a preexisting condition.
Is a dislocated shoulder a preexisting condition?
If your shoulder commonly comes out of its socket, then it is a preexisting condition. If it is the first time you have dislocated your shoulder or if you have never dislocated your shoulder, then it is not a preexisting condition.
Is pneumonia consided a preexisting condition?
Yes, a pulmonary embolism can be considered a pre-existing condition. This would only be the case if you had been previously diagnosed with the condition.
What information is valuable in helping a care provider assess a patient's condition?
symptoms, preexisting conditions, signs, lab tests.
What information is valuable in helping a health care provider assess a patient's condition?
symptoms, preexisting conditions, signs, lab tests.
