Question:
TRICARE PRIME ?'S

WELL I WAS JUST TRYING TO GET AHEAD OF THE GAME AND I WAS WONDERING SINCE YOU HAVE TO SEE THE SHRINK AND GET SLEEP APNEA TEST, GALLBLADDER TEST, AND GASTROINSTESTINAL TEST WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO GO AHEAD AND CALL ME PCP AND GET REFERRALS OR DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE FIRST INITIAL VISIT WITH THE SURGEON    — JENNIFER S. (posted on June 21, 2003)

June 21, 2003
Jennifer, who is requiring these test? The surgeon? I have Tricare Prime and was not required to do any of the tests you mentioned. I did not have any tests done besides a sleep study - at my request.My PCM ordered a few blood tests when I saw him for the referral, but besides those I did not need anything. Tricare does not require them. I would only do it if that is what your surgeon will require. Double check with the surgeons office prior to getting all those referrals from your PCM. Good luck.
   — Jan S.

June 21, 2003
like jan said "you don't need them". your doctor will decide what test you need and all doc's are different. also for some of the test there is a time limit(blood work only good for 60 days ect..) you pcp won't order the test for you either just because you want them. the test really don't take that long either. most times you go to your first visit, then you get your tests done, go back to the doctor and get your surgery date.
   — franbvan