Bariatric Center of Excellence?

Hey Ya'll I have my first consultation this Thursday with my WLS's office.  I have learned that he and his office is a "Bariatric Cener of Excellence".  I've seen a couple of posts on this subject on this website but I can't find them.  Can this make insurance approval easier?  I have BCBS of NC and, again, I have heard that they approve much easier if you are a patient at one of these centers.  Any help would be great, I'm losing my mind!

 Here is the link for BCBS distinction centers: hhttp://www.bcbs.com/innovations/bluedistinction/centers Good luck. Kerri

The "Center of Excellence" is based on Medicare criteria, which means that the facilities are certified by ACS and/or ASBS.  However, other insurance companies can compile their own. What this means is that Medicare will cover WLS only if it is performed in a Medicare-approved facility, that is, a "Center of Excellence".  There are just 2 of them in my state, yet mine will be done in a "Center of Excellence" facility.