Initial evaluation appointment only partially covered

[katlzxdcj 23]

Hey everyone. So I have my initial 3 hour evaluation appointment. Nurse practicioner, nutrition, and physical therapist. My insurance is saying that they'll cover the NP and PT appointments but not the nutrition appointment. Has anyone had this issue? And if it's a requirement for bariactric surgery, which my insiurance said they'll cover, then shouldn't they cover nutrition as well? The appointment is $215 and I'd really just rather not pay that!

[achappex3 346]

The same reason why you have to pay copays at times.

My insurance is covering the actual surgery cost but I've had to pay 120 in actual copays.

Be thankful that it's only 215 and not the 14,000+ of the actual surgery.

SURGERY DAY: 3/1/17

[katlzxdcj 23]

The same reason why you have to pay copays at times.

My insurance is covering the actual surgery cost but I've had to pay 120 in actual copays.

Be thankful that it's only 215 and not the 14,000+ of the actual surgery.

SURGERY DAY: 3/1/17

Of course I'm glad the surgery is covered. Was just wondering if that's a common thing people see since nutrition is so vital to the whole bypass process.

[Pmmjr83 5]

Hey everyone. So I have my initial 3 hour evaluation appointment. Nurse practicioner, nutrition, and physical therapist. My insurance is saying that they'll cover the NP and PT appointments but not the nutrition appointment. Has anyone had this issue? And if it's a requirement for bariactric surgery, which my insiurance said they'll cover, then shouldn't they cover nutrition as well? The appointment is $215 and I'd really just rather not pay that!

Unfortunately, it's very common that insurance won't cover a nutritionist.

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[Keri1019 61]

Didn't cover my nutritionist either.

[katlzxdcj 23]

Didn't cover my nutritionist either.

Thanks!

Hey everyone. So I have my initial 3 hour evaluation appointment. Nurse practicioner, nutrition, and physical therapist. My insurance is saying that they'll cover the NP and PT appointments but not the nutrition appointment. Has anyone had this issue? And if it's a requirement for bariactric surgery, which my insiurance said they'll cover, then shouldn't they cover nutrition as well? The appointment is $215 and I'd really just rather not pay that!

Unfortunately, it's very common that insurance won't cover a nutritionist.

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Darn. Oh well thanks!