LB-inpatient or outpatient

I am scheduled for lab band on Tuesday. I am hoping I will get out that day but they are "coding" it for insurance purposes as outpatient just in case.  I think this may change my insurance copays? I am confused....can anyone help? I have BCBS MD.

Sorry I can't help with your question, but wanted to wish you the best for Tuesday. I will be praying for you.

Candie

Thanks!! I will check in post surgery as soon as I can

Have you called the hospital directly?  Or check out your insurance website.

Prayers and good wishes for a smooth surgery and speed recovery.

See you on the Losers' Bench.

Hugs,

I have no idea about co-pays but I recall hearing the surgeons  code it as inpatient - just in case there may be complications with blood pressure  etc- but typically end up as outpatient.  What time are you scheduled?  Usually if they anticipate outpatient- its scheduled very early in the morning.  Best Wishes for a speedy recovery.

If you're talking about the BC BS through the State of Maryland for their employees - they make us inpatient.  I think at the Pre-Op class, they told us that the only outpatients are the Cigna insureds (because Cigna doesn't cover it as an inpatient procedure) and cash paying customers.

Who's your doc?

PS my health insurance doesn't have copays for surgeries - they are covered 100%, and also because I was inpatient, there wasn't a copay involved for admission.

Call your insurance company to find out the scoop.  They'll let you know what you can expect.