Diagnostic Codes?
I got an updated lab order from my surgeon (thanks for the suggestion to go to him instead of my PCP, guys!). I am under the impression that my surgeon didn't want to order all these labs for me because they told me that if insurance does not cover all of them, they would not be writing a letter or anything like that to help me. I just told them that as long as the correct diagnostic codes are on the order, I should be fine. (I think their regular annual lab order is not as comprehensive as the list I requested.)
So now I'm a little worried about insurance coverage. These are the lab tests that are ordered, and the diagnostic codes that are checked off. Do you think I'm in the clear?
Tests
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Transferrin
Liver Function Test
Thyroid Panel
Folate
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B6
Vitamin E
Vitamin K1
Selenium
Zinc
Copper
Osteocalcin N-MID
Diagnostic Codes
269.2 Vitamin deficiency (multiple)
268.9 Vitamin A deficiency
266.1 Vitamin B6 deficiency
269.0 Vitamin K deficiency
V58.49 Aftercare following surgery
*DS with Dr. Ara Keshishian on 08/06/13* SW: 231 CW: 131 GW: 119 * Check out My YouTube Channel: AmysDSJourney *
Are these all the ones that they missed? Goodness!
I also have on my script for labs:
DX: Post-Op Care V58.49; 579.8; 573.9; 280.0; 268.9; 264.1; 264.9; 265.1
It's just a list and not associated with anything specific.
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Looks pretty much like my diagnoses codes so you should be good. Some insurances only cover the tests once to twice a year but it shouldn't cost much for what they don't cover. My first huge lab batch wasn't billed to my insurance for some reason so they sent me the full bill and it was only $121 for all of the labs. Once they actually billed my insurance they paid it all but it was nice to know how much I'd pay if I ever had to.
DS completed on 7/29/13
HW 379 SW 354 CW 190
Down 189 pounds
Thanks, guys! I'll be going back next Tuesday to get the blood drawn.
*DS with Dr. Ara Keshishian on 08/06/13* SW: 231 CW: 131 GW: 119 * Check out My YouTube Channel: AmysDSJourney *
Pam has more codes listed in her blog HERE. She is RNY.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Thanks!
*DS with Dr. Ara Keshishian on 08/06/13* SW: 231 CW: 131 GW: 119 * Check out My YouTube Channel: AmysDSJourney *