Psych Eval

[ge0rgette2 95]

So I saw a Psych(therapist) 3x and she gave me forms to fill out - she wants me back a few other times and she's really not a nice nice person to speak with ... Summer was crazy and I missed an appt with her, when I called her, she said I think it's best you find someone else to REDO your Psych evaluation with - maybe closer to home --- do it in a 3hour session she said.. Well I'm ticked

Anyways -- I have to find someone now to help me with the Eval part - I called one woman the surgeon recommended and she doesn't take insurance, it's $375.00 out of pocket.

I have another option that I found and it's one hour covered by insurance and another hour covered, but with approval thru insurance.
Should I go that route?

I'm so frustrated --- I don't have a surgery date, but thought i had all my tests in order.

I just need this and my echo/stress test and then we can try and get insurance approval.

What should i do?

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

Sounds like you have already answered your question. You have found one that is covered by insurance...Hopefully they will approve the 2nd hour.

It's a process..I understand the frustration:)

[beautysleeve559 69]

In my opinion I would go the insurance way. It will save you a lot of money. Especially since it's $375.00. It seems like it's a longer waiting period but to me I would go that route. Good luck to you on your journey

[rumpole6 12]

My surgical team required a specific psych eval at a specific place (same hospital system) and they did not take insurance. It only took one session as long as you filled out a bunch of forms beforehand. But still it cost $300. As an off topic. the nutrition class is not covered either but other nutritionist appointments have been as part of medical weight management have been.

[ge0rgette2 95]

Still trying to locate someone for my psych evaluation that is covered by insurance, called one place, $500.00 WOW!

[blondebomb 580]

I'm surprised your surgeon doesn't provide all of this in house..bc of everything that is required. Since surgeon doesn't provide how about goin thru your pcp? You definitely need a practitioner that takes insurance. .

[blondebomb 580]

My surgical team required a specific psych eval at a specific place (same hospital system) and they did not take insurance. It only took one session as long as you filled out a bunch of forms beforehand. But still it cost $300. As an off topic. the nutrition class is not covered either but other nutritionist appointments have been as part of medical weight management have been.

I called my insurance an told them they missed paying the nutritionist an she said since I was approved an had the surgery They were resubmitting it should have been paid since surgery was approved an these specialist are a requirement for approval.

[ge0rgette2 95]

He provided three on my list of things to do prior to surgery.

They are all out of pocket.

[jblon 0]

I have my pysch appt.and final weight loss appt. November 13. Im goin thur u of penn. Today i signed my consent to sleeve sugery. I just need help to get thur this.