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Nan2008
on 11/26/10 9:14 pm - Midland, MI
Topic: RE: Aetna Approved
CONGRATULATIONS on your approval!  You are right, there is nothing better than that phone call saying you are approved.  I still remember the day I got the call.  I also have Aetna.  Myself and my daughter have had surgery and my two sons are having surgery December 13th!! 

Good Luck to you!  Let us know when you get your surgery date!!

Nan

Nan

HW 300
/ SW 280 / CW 138 /
GW 140
Hit Goal 4/2/2010

        
RoylynnW
on 11/26/10 1:37 am - Bryan, TX
VSG on 06/05/08 with
Topic: United Heath Care
Howdy , Does anybody know if United Heath care covers VSG. My brother  told me yesterday that he is ready to have the sleeve. If United does not cover it I will write the check my brother means more to me that 10k. does.....  Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving... God Bless
nascar24n48
on 11/25/10 6:38 am, edited 11/26/10 5:01 am
Topic: ICD-9 Codes
I need the list of insurance codes for blood labs. Think VitaLady had one but I can't find it now. I remember being told to make sure the insurance does NOT use "Surgical Malabsorbtion" since some policies do not cover anything related to WLS.   I have Blue Shield HMO and want to make sure its gets paid. They have paid it before but with all the talk about the insurance reforms I would like to get my PCP to use the code thats "more acceptable."  Can those of you who have great success getting your labs paid post the ICD-9 codes used for insurance coverage?

Preop 242  Height 5'4"  Current: 145 Want to get back to 135. ZERO Complications! ZERO Vomiting  (Chew, chew, chew)! ZERO Regrets!

WASaBubbleButt
on 11/24/10 11:33 pm - Mexico
Topic: RE: denial from cigna?
Are you actually using a C-Pap? Meaning, were you diagnosed with mild sleep apnea not requiring treatment or was it severe enough they gave you a C-Pap to use every single night?

Previously Midwesterngirl

The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.

See  my blog for newbies: 
http://wasabubblebutt.blogspot.com/
Disappearing Me
on 11/24/10 10:59 pm - Murphysboro, IL
jhiggins5377
on 11/24/10 10:31 pm - Rittman, OH
Topic: RE: Approved!
Congratulations!!!!!
jhiggins5377
on 11/24/10 10:29 pm - Rittman, OH
Topic: RE: Aetna Approved
Thanks I will. I will find out next week what my surgery date is.
kimberly_gr
on 11/24/10 10:11 am
Topic: RE: Aetna Approved
Congratulations to you! Let us know when you have your surgery date.
Kim
5'0"
"In two decades I've lost a total of 789 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet."  Erma Bombeck
  
279
on 11/24/10 8:21 am - OR
jhiggins5377
on 11/24/10 3:50 am - Rittman, OH
Topic: Aetna Approved
I just got that call that I am appoved!!!!!!!   There is nothing better than getting the call right before Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for this year!!!!

This process has been so stressful but in the end it is all worth it.

I feel amazing right now
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