I have sacrolilitis and I am HLA-B27 positive (form of ankylosing spondylitis).
Is that test medically justified/necessary? Is my Insurance carrier is right?
Are there any articles that can justify a need fo this test (I am fighting their adverse decision)? I can greatl appreciate some sources to proove a need for this test.
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