Nov 10, 2009 · I had gastric bypass in 2002 blue cross blue shield of tx. paid for everything.Does anyone know if blue cross blue shield of tx will pay for any revision surgery? I weight 191 lbs. and my BMI is 32...But for the last couple of months I have been having problems ...

Apr 22, 2010 · I have Federal Blue Cross/Blue Shield, but didn't have the lapband. I had RNY. I had a BMI of 37.9 starting out with my comorbities being hypertension, borderline diabetic and COPD.

Jan 10, 2019 · According to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of California Medically Necessary. Panniculectomy is considered medically necessary for the individual who meets the following criteria: The panniculus hangs below the level of the pubis (which is documented in photographs); and; One of the following:

Jun 8, 2011 · The Panni is the lower abdomin that hangs down from excessive weightloss and can cause infections. From what I was told it is the only procedure that might be covered by Insurance.

Sep 15, 2014 · Hi, I have Blue Cross/ Blue Shield. I went through the process and I was approved with no problem. I consulted with my physician and also with the nutritionist. I think they handle all the paper work such as recommendation for surgery. It may differ from state to state, but I began the process in April and was able to have my surgery mid July.

Mar 26, 2008 · I have Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal insurance and I wanted to know if anyone with that insurance has ever gotten approved for this procedure, the Sleeve. Time is winding down slowly but surely and I’m terrified that I’ll be denied coverage. Everyone in …

May 8, 2012 · Just want to share if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield their policy has changed no more 6 month supervised weightloss. I had to do 3 months in 2011. One daughter just finished her 6 months and now her sister that just had her surgeon orientation just found out she only needs a …

Apr 8, 2010 · I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of New England. They are an amazing insurance company and are paying for my Gastric Bypass which is scheduled in the next 4 weeks.I'm over 400lbs but only have stretch marks on my stomach area. I'm going to do everything thing I can to prevent having ...

May 11, 2010 · There are two different documents I have seen relating to Anthem BCBS policies concerning VSG. One referred to it as experimental and states that the policy was last updated on 08/29/09 and the other is the PreAuthorization List of CPT codes dated 01/25/10 where it states that VSG just needs "letter of intent documenting medical necessity".

Jan 23, 2011 · Hi everyone! I have been AWOL the last few weeks. I have been very busy fighting with my insurance company Independance Blue Cross Blue Shield to get a revision from a vertical banded gastroplasty to a duodenal switch. I was denied initally right off the bat. I filed an appeal ...