Sample PCP Letter
Hi folks,
I need to get a letter from my primary care physician regarding all medical conditions/weight loss, etc. The surgeon's office said to have them something about not having cardiac problems, unsatisfactory weight loss, etc. This is in support of a revision. Are there any good letters out there that anyone has written before that they wouldn't mind if I used as a guide?
I need to get a letter from my primary care physician regarding all medical conditions/weight loss, etc. The surgeon's office said to have them something about not having cardiac problems, unsatisfactory weight loss, etc. This is in support of a revision. Are there any good letters out there that anyone has written before that they wouldn't mind if I used as a guide?
~Mandy~ 
Lap Band - Feb 28, 2007 Revised to DS Dec 1, 2009
5' 5" - HW 240, SW 200, CW 132, GW 125
Print this article (from WLS Lifestyles Magazine) and give it to your PCP. Not only does it give a basic outline of what to include in the letter, it explains the importance of his letter to your approval process.
http://www.wlslifestyles.com/cached/_downloads/2096/Absolute s%20for%20Your%20Insurance%20Approval_main.pdf
http://www.wlslifestyles.com/cached/_downloads/2096/Absolute s%20for%20Your%20Insurance%20Approval_main.pdf
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Great! Thanks so much for the direciton. It all helps. I'm actually told I have been approved for my pre-cert but the checklist I need for the doctor is to get a letter from my PCP so I don't know if this is for the surgeon's peace of mind to know my PCP is behind this or if it's for the insurance company. I got a call from my case manager w/my insurance co today who asked me a bunch of questions and told me my approval for pre-cert is good for 6 months so I don't know if I'm approved or not. It sounds like it but I'm afraid to jinkx myself until I have it all done and over. :)
~Mandy~
Lap Band - Feb 28, 2007 Revised to DS Dec 1, 2009
5' 5" - HW 240, SW 200, CW 132, GW 125
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