Question:
My doctor set up my surgery date for July 30th but....................
I haven't been approved by insurance company yet, nor have I started my pre-op testing (EKG, blood work, etc.). How can they set up a surgery date without insurance approval. I am so excited to have a date but I just keep thinking my ins. co. is going to deny me. Any help will be appreciated. — TP (posted on June 18, 2002)
June 18, 2002
My doctor did the same thing. The office handled everything and the
insurance company approved it about two weeks before the date. Your
doctors office has experience dealing with the insurance companies and
probably is confident there will be no problems.
— Linda A.
June 18, 2002
Hi. This is pretty standard procedure from what I understand. And most
insurance companies cannot take longer than 30 days to respond with
approval or denial I believe as well. You still have 5 weeks to get all of
your testing. And blood work right before surgery is supposed to be done
within 7 days of surgery, atleast it was for me anway. SO don't worry! ANd
if you are by chance denied, they will give you another surgery date! But
congrats on getting a soon surgery date!! Goodluck on your journey! I just
had LAP RNY 2 1/2 weeks ago and am down 28 LBS and am very happy! :)
— Lezlie Y.
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