Question:
Should I be excited or not? Insurance paid all pre-op tests!

I had an all day class, which included surgery consult, bloodwork, chest x-ray, EKG, dietician class, and psych. consult. It was all submitted to insurance before anthing asking for approval for surgery at all. I am so excited! They paid it all. Just wondering if thats a good sign of them approving my surgery. I just can't stand this waiting.    — Tanya H. (posted on June 4, 2001)

June 4, 2001
Hi Tanya, I don't mean to burst your bubbles but paying for pre-op tests doesn't necessarily mean they'll approve wls. Those tests are obviously covered services under your policy, so regardless of the reasons for the tests, the ins co would pay. But don't despair either, you may get your approval without effort, you may just be pleasantly surprised. I wish you all the best.
   — dandjon