Lapband Fills

[acenangel11 3]

Hi my name is Darlene and im new to all this and trying to gather as much information as possible,i have y first seminar on july 26th,was wondering does our insurance cover the band fills and i always thought the surgeon who did it fills it,plz respond,thanxs

[itskellyraye 0]

Hi Darlene! I haven't been banded yet but I went for my pre-op appt. today and I asked the exact question you did. Now, it mostly depends on your insurance. I have Tricare and I was told that I can go to my Family Doctor to get a referral for the fills and insurance would cover it. And, most likely the Nurse Practitioner will be the one doing them. But, again, it does depend on what insurance provider you have.

[jay150 5]

hi darlene....i was not charged for fills for the first 90 days after surgery...i now pay $30 for a fill. my surgeon did my first fill, but now they are done by the nurse practitioner. hope that helps!

[momof3armybrats 1]

Hi Darlene!! It all depends on your insurance and your doctor's office. I have Tricare and they cover everything. My surgeon does my fills. He said he prefers to do it verses letting the nurse do it. Congrats on your decision. I was banded on April 5th, 2011 and have not looked back since. Best decision I have ever made. Good Luck!!!!

hi darlene....i was not charged for fills for the first 90 days after surgery...i now pay $30 for a fill. my surgeon did my first fill, but now they are done by the nurse practitioner. hope that helps!

[acenangel11 3]

Hi Darlene! I haven't been banded yet but I went for my pre-op appt. today and I asked the exact question you did. Now, it mostly depends on your insurance. I have Tricare and I was told that I can go to my Family Doctor to get a referral for the fills and insurance would cover it. And, most likely the Nurse Practitioner will be the one doing them. But, again, it does depend on what insurance provider you have.

thanks to all who have answered,i will no more on the 26th of july and good luck to all

[drummer 1]

Hey i was wondering the same thing...i have a medical card...my 1st fill is july 25th...hope it covers mines

[NJGirl32 43]

All my fills are included as far as I know. I have Horizon BCBS. Your doctor's receptionist should have all the answers to insurance questions.