Don't have to do much for approval?

[Mrs.FullerRN 189]

All I had to do was get a waiver from my pcp, who didn't require anything from me, get my medical records from the last 2 years and a psych eval. I see other people getting endoscopy and other things. It's odd to me that this is all I need? My psych eval is Tuesday and then were submitting to Insurance. I'm scared they will come back at me with "Oh we forgot u need this and this and this." did anyone else not have to do much? My only comorbidity is high cholesterol.

[Chele H 427]

Everyone's insurance is different. Did you actually speak to someone and get the exact requirements? I also believe each surgeon has thier own requirements. I had to have a gallbladder ultrasound and a sleep study but his patients with blood pressure and/or cholesterol issues also need clearance from a cardiologist. Double check EVERYTHING before submission, it will help keep the process running smoothly.

[Macy6 356]

^^^ I agree. I had a ton of requirements. 6mo PCP supervised diet. Psych evals, upper GI, sleep study, exercise physiologist, EKG, labs etc... Every surgeon and Insurance is different. My surgeon wanted EKG upper GI due to history of GERD and PVCs. My surgeon requires the exercise physiologist and support groups and even to read a book. I heard that there was a girl who went in for her pre op surgical visit and they realized she hadn't read the book and they canceled the surgery. She said she didn't know, but knowing what I know I have a hard time believing she didn't know. I knew about the book during my informational seminar and had read it within the week. Better to double, triple check than regret it later.

[CarrieP 50]

My requirements were pretty much the same. I had two Nutritionist visits and a phsyc eval. And the only pre-testing was blood work a week before my surgery that's it. I have united healthcare.

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[doz650207 19]

I had no issues at all with my Insurance. I went in for consult and found out two weeks later I had been approved. I have awesome insurance and will even be covered for Excess skin removal when the time comes. **** luck!!