band to sleeve insurance?

[scottygyrl 1]

I had a band done in mexico back in 2005. My band was causing me pain last year and I got all of the fill taken out and have gained 30 lbs. I am looking into the sleeve revision. I talked to a coordinator at a bariatric hospital who called my insurance and called me back and said I have wonderful coverage and it will cost me at most $100 out of pocket but there is a 6 month supervised diet I would have to follow and my BMI of 36 prob wouldnt be covered because my only comorbidity is fatty liver which is secondary. I asked about my lap band causing my issues and she said I could get it taken out outpatient. Anyway I was a little disappointed but was thinking has anyone had band complications and got the sleeve covered with out doing the supervised diet? I am just wondering if she had correct information because she didnt know I had the band when she called my insurance. I am looking into going to Mexico again but would rather have it done local if covered. Thank you for any replies!

[MarinaGirl 609]

We can't guide you on your insurance coverage as everyone's is different. Have you called your insurance company to find out if they will cover revision surgery?

[scottygyrl 1]

I am trying to find the billing code for lo band to sleeve revision and I will call

[Jengo825 37]

I am having my band revised to RNY and do not have to do the diet again because I have several serious complications with the band. Also, my surgeons office said that it would be covered by Medicare and BCBS.