Insurance

Understanding insurance coverage for orthopedic care can be almost as confusing as the injury itself. Ross Wodicka, MD treats patients in Fort Lauderdale with a practice built around sports medicine, focused specifically on the knee and hip. His training supports that focus: medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, residency at the University of Miami, and fellowship training in sports medicine at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles.

That training is reflected in the range of knee and hip procedures Dr. Wodicka performs, including ACL reconstruction, hip arthroscopy, hip labral repair, cartilage restoration, and injections for the hip and knee. Insurance coverage for these procedures can vary by plan, by whether the approach is arthroscopic (done through small incisions with a camera) or open, and by whether pre-authorization, meaning approval from the insurance company before treatment, is required.

Because coverage details vary this much, the office confirms insurance benefits directly with each patient before scheduling surgery or injection-based treatment. Specific questions about coverage, in-network status, or pre-authorization are best directed to the office rather than estimated ahead of a visit.

Dr. Wodicka, who is affiliated with Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute, is accepting new patients. Patients referred by another physician, as well as those contacting the practice directly, can reach the office to confirm insurance details before their first appointment.

This information is educational and is not medical advice.