Shanni1269 73 Posted May 2, 2016 How long typically from insurance approval to surgery? I was approved by insurance on 4/28/16 and am really hoping for a early to mid-May surgery. The doctor at our last appointment said that I wouldn't have to do a pre-op diet. The catch is I know I was approved because I have been following the submission so closely...however, the coordinator hasn't actually called to tell me that I have been approved. Oh and the coordinator is also the scheduler. So I have called last week to leave her a message and the doctor knew about my timeline back in February when I started. The Coordinator messed up the first submission and that delayed it all a week and now she isn't calling me back now that I have approval. So how long out was scheduling for this that have approval? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pickrere 11 Posted May 2, 2016 I was approved today, got notification from my Dr. Office and scheduled today. I had two dates offered the 19th or the 24th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkinOnMe 596 Posted May 2, 2016 Mine was a quick turn around, but mostly because I was working closely with the coordinator due to an upcoming change in insurance. I needed my surgery to be done before the change over or else I wouldn't have been able to do it. That said, most people in our program usually wait about 4 weeks from approval to surgery day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2goldengirl 2,076 Posted May 2, 2016 It depends on how far out your surgeon is scheduled already, and the availability of the hospital OR and surgical team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shanni1269 73 Posted May 4, 2016 6/6/16 will be the date Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
