Blue Cross Drs and VSG

Emily_Rose
on 3/28/10 11:31 am - Fort Worth, TX
I know more than likely it will involve appeal but I am wondering what BCBS DRs do the sleeve in the Lafayette area?  I used Dr Borland but he does not take it and I have 2 friends wanting to try to get it approved before they go as far as cash pay
 
louisianamamaof3
on 4/1/10 10:16 am - broussard, LA
What BCBS do u have cause I have BCBS of TX and it doesnt cover the sleeve at all....
Emily_Rose
on 4/2/10 2:25 am - Fort Worth, TX
My friend has BCBS TX and LA and i did notice that Dr Bellenger in BR has one covered by BCBS of TX so hopefully she ahs luck there.  She is willing to appeal several times
 
CAJUNMAN3366
on 4/2/10 2:56 am - Breaux Bridge, LA
have you tried Dr Stevens in LAF...I had the DS on 8/13/09...he is wonderful
 
 
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Emily_Rose
on 4/3/10 12:27 pm - Fort Worth, TX
Do you know if he has had luck with BCBS TX or LA for the sleeve?  I see you have had the DS and sometimes approval can be different
 
louisianamamaof3
on 4/2/10 5:48 am - broussard, LA
Dr Chung in Lake Charles does the sleeve also he is GREAT that is who I am going to use...I have BCBS of TX
Emily_Rose
on 4/3/10 12:25 pm - Fort Worth, TX
Did you get preapproval from tehm?  Or do you have to go through an appeal process? 
 
louisianamamaof3
on 4/3/10 1:14 pm - broussard, LA
All she has to do is call her insurance and make sure she has coverage. I have coverage  but that doesnt mean ALL BCBS of TX policies have the same coverage.... Icalled and checked on mine then I made my appointment  with the DR..
louisianagirl09
on 7/27/10 1:46 am - Lafayette, LA
Emily- BCBS TX now covers sleeves.  BCBS Of LA has no coverage for any bariatric surgery.  If you friends are local, tell them to call Dr. Gachassin & Dr. Eschete's office in Lafayette.  They have an excellent program .
Emily_Rose
on 7/27/10 2:39 am - Fort Worth, TX
thanks!  I called her and she is checking today!  Hope she does not have a policy that excludes WLS
 
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