Medicare???

Does anone know is Medicare covers the Lapband?

I have the Realize Band.  I have Medicare & Anthem/Blue Cross.  It has covered everything except the meetings with the nutritionist.

A hospital 20 miles from me is not rated a center of excellence, so Medicare will not cover surgery there, however, when I drove up to Bangor, they meet all the requirements.

Have you talked or met with the Bariatric group yet?  They should be able to let you know for sure.

Suzie

Thanks for responding... This post is actually for my mom and no she hasnt met with anyone yet ..she really just started inquiring..

yes i have medicare and a medigap policy and my surgery was covered 100 % also at a center of excellence hospital and as the other caller they did not cover my nutrisionists visits which were for me a totalof $250.00 that was all i had to pay out of pocket good luck on your journey

Thanks alot!! I will pass this info on..

 I have Medicare and AARP. My surgery was paid 100%.. I pay for the fills which are $200.00 at my surgeons office... Good Luck..."Lucky"

if you have diabetes then the nutritionist can be billed under diabetes for Medicare. The only thing is that the nut cannot be done on the same day as you see your surgeon for some crazy reason.  Just an FYI