I received a call from my insurance coordinator who told me that my VSG was denied as medicare does not cover procedure. Ok,,, whatever as the office and I had discussed the RNY alternative just in case this happened. Then I received a call from the RN from anthem bcbs stating the same information  however said that if I wanted the RNY the office would just need to call it in since paperwrk was already filed.  I called the insurance coordinator back and was told that she would have to resubmit all paperwork again with RNY code with a 2 week turnaround. Whuuuutttt??   When the RN called the denial she had all the paperwork in front of her and the RNY code could have been changed at that time. But this was not done.  Now I  gotta wait another 2 to 3 weeks until the office 'GETS AROUND TO SENDING IN THE PAPERWORK". I AM TRULY "p#$%^d" as this has now turned into one big mess.....

OMG! 

That was so very GENEROUS of you to offer that donation! (Girl, you are halarious!). I bet that rep NEVER forgets talking to you!

Yeah.. just think.. they could no longer lie about cosmetic surgery.  We would be able to tell which ones have had a little cosmetic surgery goin on...Oh Yeah......The insurance rep called back, laughed and apologized for the hang up. When she laughed she accidently hit the button. She said she needed that laugh. ....So then I was told that my file has been assigned and is now being examined.  So maybe just maybe I can get my surgery and someone can get a "growling" new one....Hope yur doing well.. hehehe 

OH Family I am so desperate for an approval for the sleeve procedure I called my carrier today offering my assistance after discovering am unusual benefit coverage on the website. This is how it all started. While browsing covered surgical procedures I noticed a surgical cosmetic  procedure that in no way did I think was covered. When I called and was told it was a covered benefit, I immediately offered a “win win" solution, so I thought. I told the rep in exchange for my sleeve surgery, I would be willing to anonymously donate the 15% of my removed stomach to the nearest Penile Implant Assoc since penis implants are covered without pre authorization. Well folks the answer I got was “dial tone" . Yep, “straight dial tone".. Dang, and I thought donors were appreciated in this country … Guess not. There goes my approval........ 

Look at all these posts!! YAY!!!!! There is hope for the Nevada Board!!! And...look at all of Dr. Hanna's patients....NIIIIICE!!!!!!!