What kind of dr orders the HIDA scan?

solise
on 7/31/12 6:46 am - Brooklyn, NY

So im having what i believe is gallbladder trouble. My surgeon wants to do the HIDA scan but says he cant order it my PCP has to order it. Now my PCP is saying he cant order it the gastro dr has to order it. Ugggghhh....really getting the run around here and meanwhile my pain continues. Anybody know the answer?

cajungirl
on 7/31/12 6:53 am

RNY on 02/21/05

Yes they are giving you the runaround, either should be able to order them. My surgeon ordered mine; PCP had ordered an ultrasound that showed polyps. You'll have to go to a hospital that has nuclear medicine probably to have it done.

I hope you get answers, if not go to the ER again and demand something happens soon. I feel for you.

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solise
on 7/31/12 6:56 am - Brooklyn, NY

RNY on 04/08/09

Thanx. My pain really intensifies after eating for about 4 hrs. Friday i had 1/2 a slice of pizza and the pain was so bad i thought i would die before the pain would stop.

hedrider
on 7/31/12 7:00 am - Midlothian, TX

RNY on 03/29/10

Well, it also depends on whether or not they have priveledges to order that test at the facility as well. At my facility each physician has certain things they can and cannot do/order...

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solise
on 7/31/12 7:02 am - Brooklyn, NY

RNY on 04/08/09

I think imma take off thursday to find out face to face cause everyday somebody different is supposed to order it and i really need this test

poet_kelly
on 7/31/12 7:16 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

A doctor does not have to have privileges at a facility to order a test that will be done at that facility. A physician must have privileges at a facility in order to treat patients at that facility. But a doctor can write an order for a test and the patient can take that order to any facility they wish. For instance, my bariatric surgeon wrote an order for my abdominal ultrasound and I went to my local hospital to have it done, which is three hours away from my surgeon's office. He does not have privileges there. My back specialist wrote an order for an MRI which I took to my local hospital to have done. He does not have privileges there, either.

Kelly

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wmamey
on 7/31/12 7:03 am

RNY on 06/18/12

If you having gallbladder issue see a GI doctor. That doctor can order the tests to have you diagnosed, then refer you back to the surgeon to have it removed. However, the surgeon should also be able to order it as well. Want a clear answer though - call your insurance company.

H.A.L.A B.
on 7/31/12 7:08 am

RNY on 05/14/08

Strange... I was told that My surgeon could order mine. I di dnot needed that. I got liver - GB scan - and it was determined taht the GB was inflamed - and had most likley sludge (not stones) no hida scan was needed.
And I think most PCP can order those.

Maybe it is your insurance ? or they do not want the responsibilities? I knwo my surgeon routinely takes out (if needed) the GB so he order the tests and then follows that.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

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solise
on 7/31/12 7:11 am - Brooklyn, NY

RNY on 04/08/09

I need the scan becausr all my tests ( 2 CT scans, ultrasound, endoscopy) came back normal but something is very abnormal cause im in a lot of pain.

H.A.L.A B.
on 8/1/12 12:42 am

RNY on 05/14/08

O honey...
I had 2 hernias. And both times CT scan were perfect. But based on symtoms I had surgerya dn they found hernia and fix it. Yeap - 2 separate surgeries and in both cases multliple C-scans show nothing.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

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What kind of dr orders the HIDA scan?