Psych Evaluation

[FloraBama Girl 116]

Psychologist said the report would be ready today and sent to my surgeon's office. At 2:15 today the receptionist sent me an email the report would not be ready by the end of today. This is the last piece I need before the documentation can be submitted for insurance approval. I was so hoping the insurance would have been submitted today, instead I will be worrying about it over the weekend. Just needed to vent, I'm sure everyone has been through the same thing. Best wishes to everyone on this site. Stephanie

[Khy 16]

Psychologist said the report would be ready today and sent to my surgeon's office. At 2:15 today the receptionist sent me an email the report would not be ready by the end of today. This is the last piece I need before the documentation can be submitted for insurance approval. I was so hoping the insurance would have been submitted today, instead I will be worrying about it over the weekend. Just needed to vent, I'm sure everyone has been through the same thing. Best wishes to everyone on this site. Stephanie

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I would think it would be sent Monday. I don't think it takes the psychologist long to make a decision. I was told at the end of our conversation that she thought I was a good candidate for surgery. I think this screening is to screen out those who have so many problems that dealing with a surgery would be too much.

Khy

[FloraBama Girl 116]

They said they had transcriptionist problems this week , so I am confident it wil be done Monday, I just hate waiting over the weekend knowing the insurance has not beem submitted.

Thanks for the encouragement, I love the website and all the members.

[FloraBama Girl 116]

Still no report submitted from the psychologist. I want the documentation submitted to the insurance already.

[Khy 16]

Hmmn maybe a call to your surgeon requesting they call the pysch to get things rolling? Things are done so different in surgeons offices.

I went to a information session given by my surgeon. There he handed out a big packet of stuff telling us about everything we had to do before surgery. It even included all the current requirements by insurance companies. He gave us names of pyschs and what insurances they would accept. Told us which nutritionists had experience with working with bariatric patients. Then he told us about the different types of surgeries he offered. At the end he said if we already knew we wanted to go through with the surgery, get started on the packet. At first it seemed a bit overwhelming but I just started making the phone calls to get everything set up.

Khy

[FloraBama Girl 116]

Hmmn maybe a call to your surgeon requesting they call the pysch to get things rolling? Things are done so different in surgeons offices.

I went to a information session given by my surgeon. There he handed out a big packet of stuff telling us about everything we had to do before surgery. It even included all the current requirements by insurance companies. He gave us names of pyschs and what insurances they would accept. Told us which nutritionists had experience with working with bariatric patients. Then he told us about the different types of surgeries he offered. At the end he said if we already knew we wanted to go through with the surgery, get started on the packet. At first it seemed a bit overwhelming but I just started making the phone calls to get everything set up.

Khy

Good for you. That is the way to get things done. My insurance coordinator did call them today and got a little more information out of them. I really hope they finish it on Wedinesday.

[Khy 16]

Wow they seem to be dragging their feet. I hope they get if for you soon.

Khy

[FloraBama Girl 116]

It came back from the transcriptionist to the Psychologist today. She has to finalized it then it will be ready. Sure hope that is Thurday.

[Khy 16]

Well at least something is getting done. I am glad you are keeping on top of them!

Khy

[FloraBama Girl 116]

Well at least something is getting done. I am glad you are keeping on top of them!

Khy

Thanks, the support and cheerleading from all of you makes it easier to keep faith.

Steph

[longer-life 139]

Is it finalized? My fingers are crossed for you.

[FloraBama Girl 116]

Is it finalized? My fingers are crossed for you.

Yes, it was emailed to me Thursday and the insurance coordinator submitted my paperwork to the insurance company on Friday. They let her know the decision to authorize or deny would be Tuesday or Wednesday. It is going to nail biting time until that comes through.