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if..fish..had..wings

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4. I have had MOHS for basal cell

Reply to dameatball (Original post)

Tue Jan 10, 2023, 10:19 AM

Jan 2023

My dermatologist stated that it was location and size (depth) that required MOHS rather than the usual incision removal.

Mine was on the jawline by the rear molar and extended inward a bit. They felt safer doing the MOHS. Ask your dermatologist why they recommended MOHS and what they feel the danger might be in doing a regular removal. Once you have that info call your insurance company, if the facts dictate, and state that your dermatologist recommends MOHS for this reason and that reason and try to get them to change their mind.

Getting a lawyer won't hurt but may not help. Insurance companies usually can only be legally threatened when damage to the patient has been done by their actions or inactions and by then its too late.

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I was scheduled for MOHS surgery this morning for basal cell carcinoma, but at the last [View all] dameatball Jan 2023 OP

edit: other people below have more experience Tetrachloride Jan 2023 #1

I understand and agree. dameatball Jan 2023 #7

Point out that MOHS has the highest cure rate. sinkingfeeling Jan 2023 #2

That's what I thought as well. Figures I saw said around 98%-ish as opposed to around 93%. dameatball Jan 2023 #3

I have had MOHS for basal cell if..fish..had..wings Jan 2023 #4

Yes, location is a factor. I have had MOHS done on the tip of my nose and the traditional on the dameatball Jan 2023 #6

My oncologist told me yesterday that it's almost time for another bone marrow biopsy. The last Karadeniz Jan 2023 #5

Have had MOHS in the office for basal cell. TNNurse Jan 2023 #8

Yes, I have also had MOHS and traditional. I think MOHS makes for a long day, but if it is more dameatball Jan 2023 #9

I think I was only in the office for 2 or 3 hours, TNNurse Jan 2023 #10

Ha! Not something I would want to watch, but considering the RN part I guess I can understand that. dameatball Jan 2023 #12

I would have watched if it were him. TNNurse Jan 2023 #13

I have a basal there shanti Jan 2023 #14

It really was not bad at all, TNNurse Jan 2023 #15

I had MOHS done on my chin and my forehead. blueinredohio Jan 2023 #11

I Had RobinA Jan 2023 #16

I agree about it taking longer. I had it a few years ago. It just seems odd that my provider refused dameatball Jan 2023 #17

My greatest regret is that I didn't fight for MOHS and a new doctor pnwmom Feb 2024 #18

So sorry this happened to your husband peggysue2 Feb 2024 #19

Thank you, peggysue2! pnwmom Feb 2024 #20