self funded insurance

I HAVE UNITED HEALTH CARE CHOICE PLUS THRU MY EMPLOYER BUT ITS SELF FUNDED. HAS ANYONE TRIED TO GET APPROVAL WITH THE SELF FUNDED INSURANCES ? AND HOW THEY DID IT ALSO HAS ANYONE USED ROBERT COMPTON-SURGEON FROM JACKSON TN? AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET AN ANSWER FROM THE SURGEON OFFICE AFTER YOU SEND IN YOUR PAPERS ,THAT YOU HAD TO FILL OUT DURING THE MEETING. GINGER WATKINS

Ginger, My insurance is a self-insured. I had trouble with 1st attempt but with some more tests I had no trouble with 1st appeal. Just keep all documentation and keep pushing them.