Treatment Options
The below treatment options are typically ones that can be submitted to your insurance for coverage. However, every insurance plan is different and some do not cover every treatment option. Also, it is important to know that coverage and patient responsibility depends on your insurance benefits. We are happy to guide you through this process and provide cost estimates prior to proceeding with treatment.
Treatment options:
Endovenous Chemical Ablation (VenaSeal)
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
Foam Sclerosant Therapy (Varithena)
Insurance Process
Generally speaking, the process to get insurance approval for a vein procedure is as follows:
Step 1 - Have an initial appointment with Dr. Kim for examination of the legs and to document symptoms
Step 2 - Undergo an ultrasound scan to measure vein size and reflux (backward blood flow) - typically a separate appointment with our ultrasound technician
Step 3 - Undergo conservative treatment options for a specified amount of time (the timeframe depends on the insurance carrier) - i.e. exercise, elevation of legs, wearing compression stockings, etc.
Step 4 - If conservative treatment fails, submit a prior authorization to your insurance
Step 5 - Wait for insurance approval
Step 6 - If treatment plan has been approved, proceed with treatment(s)