Update: Peer to Peer Review

Lisa B.
on 5/18/09 3:22 am - Baltimore, MD

I heard from Dr. S's office today and I guess after he thought about it further, he decided to do a peer to peer review with BCBS to try to get them to overturn my denial for VSG.

All that I know is the peer to peer review is when my doc talks to the insurance doc. How do those things usually go? How long does that take?

I'm happy that Dr. S is fighting for me. :) This could mean good things for me!

~*~Lisa B~*~

(deactivated member)
on 5/18/09 3:24 am - Middle River, MD

RNY on 08/02/05

Lisa -

That's great news!!!! I don't know anything about a peer to peer review, but maybe if you check on the Insurance Forum, someone over there might have some insight.

Crossing my fingers for you! Keep us posted!

Tia

ladybugnessa
on 5/18/09 3:56 am - Owings Mills, MD

RNY on 09/22/09

no clue what it is lisa but best of luck

Nessa
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julie16
on 5/18/09 4:39 am - crofton, MD

Lisa I have no clue what this is. I do hope its good luck for you. I am glad your doc is fighting for you.. Thats a good thing.. Good luck...

Julie

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luvbunnie
on 5/18/09 4:50 am - baltimore, MD

RNY on 05/12/09

LISA

MY DOC DID THE SAME THING. I WAS DENIED AND THEY SET UP THE PEER TO PEER TOOK 2 DAYS AND FOR THE PEER TO PEER TO BE SET UP AND ONCE IT WAS DONE I WAS APPROVED THAT SAME DAY!!!!! THIS IS A GREAT THING THAT THE DOC IS FIGHTING FOR YOU!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Lisa B.
on 5/18/09 9:23 am - Baltimore, MD

VSG on 12/03/09

That's good to hear luvbunny! I hope it's the same deal for me! :)

~*~Lisa B~*~

(deactivated member)
on 5/18/09 8:35 am - Baltimore, MD

VSG on 02/11/09

Lisa, congrats!! A peer to peer review is a great thing! you are almost sure to be approved now! I have my everything crossed for you!! the length usually is just whenever the time is convienent for both docs!

Lisa B.
on 5/18/09 9:21 am - Baltimore, MD

VSG on 12/03/09

Thanks Char! Keep those fingers crossed! :)

~*~Lisa B~*~

VeloEllen
on 5/18/09 12:07 pm - Baltimore, MD

Lap Band on 12/19/07

Peer to peer is exactly what it says - Dr. Singh talks with another doctor -usually a surgeon well versed in baratric surgery - about why YOU need surgery and why the SLEEVE is best for you. No paper pusher - mano y mano - doctor vs doctor.
Sounds promising!
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