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Old 09-24-2024, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rainger99 View Post
Everyone says you don’t need referrals for Medicare.

How does that work? If I want an MRI of my knee, I just show up and it is covered?
You can see a specialist, like a dermatologist or a surgeon, "IF" they will see you. But, even some specialists will not see a patient without the patient first seeing a primary care provider. But, Medicare will not require a referral, when some Advantage plans will. For an Xray, like an MRI, you would definitely need an order from a medical doctor or other authorized provider.