Partial denial

[cbrenner1980 2]

After waiting for months, I am waiting for insurance to approve. I have bcbs of MN. They approved the whole surgery but denied the long band. The doctor said that the long band may not be needed but sent in to get it approved. They said the band is to experimental for gastric bypass. So now I have to pay $1800 to get my surgery approved. Anyone else have this problem?

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[kblanc 53]

What is a long band

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[cbrenner1980 2]

I'm actually not to sure. The doctor just explained they use it depending on how much weight you have lost during the process.

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[elizabetholiver 4]

I would see if the surgeon will just do standard bypass.

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[wwoods 2]

Ask for the sleeve. U will get approved.

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[Nursenia 68]

I agree ask for the sleeve bcbs paid for mine.

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