Does private psychiatrist have to sign off?

[ElseeG 67]

Will my paychiatrist’s sign off be required as part of the psychological exam?

[Allie589 171]

The insurance coordinator at my bariatric surgeon’s office had a list of phycologists they use for the evals. She did give me a sample letter to give my own therapist but I see an MFT, not an MD or PhD so I just went and did the session with one of the ones the bariatric people suggested. I did get extra letters from my therapist and OB supporting the surgery that I submitted to insurance as well. I was approved first time around. Don’t know if the extra letters helped or not but figured they couldn’t hurt!


Sleeved 8/7/17 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 197 on 1/3/18 5'7" GW: 150

[Seahawks Fan 771]

On 2/2/2018 at 6:06 PM, ElseeG said:

Will my paychiatrist’s sign off be required as part of the psychological exam?

I don’t think so. Unless you’re CRAZY! lol JK

[Losebig 508]

No, but the program psych person will likely see any records if they’re part of the same medical network

[kandywolf 161]

The insurance company requested records from both my psych and counselor.


SW 350 (11/15)
BSW 260 (10/17/17)
CW 216.1 (2/4/18)
RGW 199
GW 175

[jmm16 11]

My insurance required a psychiatrist to sign off. The surgeon gave me the name of the doctor they use and it was quick and easy. I have my own psychiatrist but not all of them do bariatric evaluations so I had to go see this other doctor. Good luck!