pre-op clearances

[justdance 0]

Ok so tell me if this is the norm.. I went for my initial consultation and I was told that while my stats were being sent out for pre approval through the insurance company I could go and get my clearances through the cardiologists, pulmonary doc, and psych test.. just wondering what pre approval actual meant and will my insurance cover all these tests that are for pre approval

[wls2011 0]

This is my experience too...I have been busy doing tons of tests, evaluations, and specialist visits, I'm assuming the insurance will cover all of them...since my insurance covers weight loss surgery. I have not even had my consultation with surgeon yet...My understanding is that once your primary gives the referral to bariatric program, that's enough to get the ball rolling...and for these visits & tests, they have only collected my co-pay.

Ok so tell me if this is the norm.. I went for my initial consultation and I was told that while my stats were being sent out for pre approval through the insurance company I could go and get my clearances through the cardiologists, pulmonary doc, and psych test.. just wondering what pre approval actual meant and will my insurance cover all these tests that are for pre approval

[camille01 2]

This is my experience too...I have been busy doing tons of tests, evaluations, and specialist visits, I'm assuming the insurance will cover all of them...since my insurance covers weight loss surgery. I have not even had my consultation with surgeon yet...My understanding is that once your primary gives the referral to bariatric program, that's enough to get the ball rolling...and for these visits & tests, they have only collected my co-pay.

hello: along with the other doctors visits (yes they are covered) but thats not all,once you get the psyc visit,blood test,x-rays,neutrit,visit and the completionof the 6 months weight managements,you will still have to get a medical clearance from your pcp,before the surgeon will do the surgery, but everything that the dr. sends you to do they will be covered be the insurance and all you will have to pay is the co-pay......

[dcoates 0]

Depending on your insurance(if) at least bloodwork, chest x-ray,EKG. NUT,psych, and consultation.

i did have to show 5 years of obesity recorded.