Dr Aceves???
My understanding is that they won't approve it ahead of time but if your plan includes out-of-network coverage, you can submit the bills afterward and some plans will reimburse you for some of your costs. This is assuming they don't have a WLS exclusion, of course.
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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