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Athletic Trainer that referred the student-athlete. Directions given by the SHC provider
should be followed. The student-athlete should practice or play only with the approval of
the SHC provider while they are under his/her care.
4. If the student-athlete prefers to be seen by an off-campus medical provider, an
appointment will be made with a provider and a written referral will be sent with the
student-athlete for this appointment.
5. Once a plan of care has been given by the off-campus physician, the Certified/Licensed
Athletic Trainer who referred the student-athlete will contact the Medical Coordinator for
a review and agreement with the plan of care. The student-athletes return to play will be
granted by the Medical Coordinator in collaboration with the off-campus physician.
6. The Medical Coordinator may deem it necessary for a third opinion if there are
conflicting opinions concerning the return to play status of a student-athlete. The
Medical Coordinator will then determine a return to play based on this third opinion.
7. If medical problems occur after regular hours, the student-athlete should contact the
Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer assigned to your team.
INSURANCE PRE-AURTHORIZATION’S or REFERRALS
Please keep in mind when scheduling medical services most primary insurance
companies now require at least a 72 hour processing time if the medical service is not an
emergency, especially for MRI’s.
1. If an MRI is required after a student-athlete is seen by a medical provider, the
physician’s office will work with the insurance company to obtain authorization for the
procedure.
2. The student-athlete will return to the Athletic Training Room. Once the authorization
is obtained, the orders for the MRI will be faxed to the Certified/Licensed Athletic
Trainer and he/she will make the appointment for the MRI by calling Tracy Shumate with
Delaney Radiology (341-1827).
3. Once the appointment has been made, the Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer will fax
the physicians order from the referring physician and the referral form for Delaney
Radiology (762-6739).
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