CarolinaSleeve 9 Posted May 28, 2011 I found that my approval was for the Lap Band not the vertical sleeve! WTH???? My coordinator atates that she "Only" needs to change the medical codes. What does that mean for me??????? I am so confused! Is the insurance going to just change the code or am I going to have to stress another 2 weeks!!!!! HELP!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mistyk73 1 Posted May 28, 2011 Ugh that stinks! I'm self pay so I'm not sure how the whole insurance thing works but I hope it all works out and QUICKLY! Good luck~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatBgone 6 Posted May 28, 2011 Could b very simple and she changes the code and you're approved or depends on your ins, some don't cover the sleeve only the band. Did you look into your coverage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaSleeve 9 Posted May 28, 2011 My insurance does cover the sleeve, thank goodnes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texasmom65 23 Posted May 29, 2011 My insurance does cover the sleeve, thank goodnes! I do medical billing for a living and as long as your insurance does cover it, it should be as simple as changing the codes. You just need the approval for the correct code. Good luck, hopefully it won't take too long for your answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaSleeve 9 Posted May 29, 2011 Thanks So much!!! That gives some comfort! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaSleeve 9 Posted May 29, 2011 I just called Cigna to MAKE SURE that they do cover the sleeve! They do! thank goodness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MRSKOUBiK 27 Posted May 29, 2011 I have Cigna and had the sleeve 12/20. Originally I was going for the band.... and, when I changed my mind they said it wasn't a big deal... just a code change.. and approval will come. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwalker 12 Posted May 30, 2011 I just called Cigna to MAKE SURE that they do cover the sleeve! They do! thank goodness It won't take long!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishes 125 Posted June 2, 2011 Wow, that must be stressful. I hope it is as simple as the ladies on here are saying and you hear back soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaSleeve 9 Posted June 3, 2011 I am Approved!!!! YAY! 1 mommy794 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannabeskinny 0 Posted August 21, 2011 If you don't mind me asking, what is your BMI? I was told I needed a BMI of 50 to get approved for VSG by CIGNA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaSleeve 9 Posted September 16, 2011 my BMI was 36.9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
