Changing docs during 6 month surpervised visit

[MK1986 78]

Is it possible to change docs in the middle of surpervised diet? I have an upcoming appt w/ the current doc but can't make it and if I reschedule I would be pushed back.till next month. Has anyone heard of switching docs and how will this affect my ins. Case for approval?

[MK1986 78]

I have currently completed 3 months with 3 to go....

[lollyfidy1965 402]

The only people who can tell you what impact that would have on your insurance would be your insurance. Every insurance provider will have different rules and stipulations. I'd suggest you give your insurance a call, explain the situation, and ask them what impact, if any, there would be if you were to change doctors.

[maquinn20 13]

I definitely agree with lolly. I just got "approved" for surgery today and had finished my 6 months of doctor visits last week (December 3rd). Half way through, just like you, I switched doctors. However, it was from my regular doctor to her physician assistant as my doctor had left the practice. So there was no transfering of files or anything.

Come to find out at my surgeon appointment today (where I weighed in and had my pre-op appointment for my endoscopy) that the 6 months of paperwork from my doctor doesn't get turned into my insurance (the surgeon reviews it and they keep it in case my file gets audited by insurance). Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan apparently doesn't require submitted approval. As long as I meet my insurance's qualifications (40+ BMI and 6 months attempted of doctor supervised dieting), it's essentially up to my surgeon to go through with the surgery on me.

Good luck with your last 3 months! I know it seems like a long time, but in the end it is a great way to put you in the right mindset. I've had a lot of time to think about what I am going to do and can't wait for January 15th (tentative surgery date) to come and for my new life to start!

[mi2sc 38]

Are the doctors in the same office? I saw multiple doctors but they were all part of the same office. Just got my explanation of benefits and I have a zero balance for my surgery. I did a six month supervised diet as well required by my insurance BCBS of MI.

[MK1986 78]

Are the doctors in the same office? I saw multiple doctors but they were all part of the same office. Just got my explanation of benefits and I have a zero balance for my surgery. I did a six month supervised diet as well required by my insurance BCBS of MI.

No they are not in the same office.

[MK1986 78]

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