Does the first visit count?

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Hello Peeps,

I am wondering if the first visit to the weight loss surgeon counts towards the six month waiting period. I saw him in January. So I am wondering is it 6 visits after that and then can submit to insurance for approval? Or is it 5 visits after that and then can submit for approval?

Essentially what I am asking is, how many visits total before can submit to insurance?

Initial consult plus six more?

Or initial consult plus 5 more?

Thank you

[blizair09 3,250]

For me, the first visit counted as #1 of the 6 monthly visits that I had to meet with the surgeon's NP. My first appointment was in March; my last was in August, and my surgery was in September.

I'd just ask them flat out. They'll know exactly what your insurance requirements are.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Cool, thanks for responding.
I believe that will be the case with me, but I will call them to double check.

[belinda401 116]

My first visit counted as my first weigh in so I have 5 more.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

My first visit counted as my first weigh in so I have 5 more.

That is what I am thinking as well.

[shaines9 9]

Mine did. My insurance doesn't have a minimum visit requirement, but my surgeon required 3 consecutive months. Had my last visit on Thursday & they will submit to insurance soon.

Good luck to you !

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Mine did. My insurance doesn't have a minimum visit requirement, but my surgeon required 3 consecutive months. Had my last visit on Thursday & they will submit to insurance soon.

Good luck to you !

Schweet, same to you.
Keep us posted.