colleen156 14 Posted May 30, 2019 Hello. If my test for sleep acme comes back positive Can the doctor send my paperwork in for approval. My BMI is 36.7 I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My insurance wants 6 nutritional visits. I have done 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avery's Mom 315 Posted May 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, colleen156 said: Hello. If my test for sleep acme comes back positive Can the doctor send my paperwork in for approval. My BMI is 36.7 I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My insurance wants 6 nutritional visits. I have done 3. most likely not. your insurance will be the one to decide though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SusieQ2019 567 Posted May 30, 2019 The insurance company sets the requirements which the surgeon adheres to. But you can always check with your insurance company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New&Improved 1,780 Posted May 31, 2019 They are pretty strict Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GradyCat 3,695 Posted May 31, 2019 Doesn't most insurance require 2 comorbidities if your BMI is under 40? Each insurance company has different rules. You should check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBMartinez14 11 Posted May 31, 2019 sleep apnea ;)....I was picturing the road runner when you said sleep acme! Sounds like high BP and high cholesterol are your two commodities anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
