Tummy Tuck

ok, please do....thanks so much

Hi Rich, what did you find out on the tummy tuck procedure using BCBS? Do they help pay or is it considered cosmetic and don't pay anything towards it?

Hi Julie:

Nothing yet. My consult is a week from tomorrow. I'm heading in to see what angles I can approach this with. I figure they can tell me what they've had the best luck with as far as billing codes etc with BCBS.

Hopefully I'll have good news to report.

How's your situation progressing?????  Rich

my appt. with plastic surgeon is Aug.2

GREAT!!!! Is this your first consult? Who are you seeing?

going to Grand Health Partners in Grand Rapids for consultation but if insurance don't pay anything then I'm not going. It's the same place I went thru for my sleeve 4 years ago. Wished someone could tell me if BCBS of MI pays towards a tummy tuck??? Anyone???

I have had one consult and got the "your surgery is deemed medically necessary" from the insurance so I'm just waiting to hear how much they pay and how much I have to pay out of pocket.  I have also scheduled a second opinion with another who has 30 years of experience working with insurance companies to get them to pay more.  I wanted to get an apples to apples opinion on what will be done..

Which insurance do you have?

I have BCBS of Tx.  It's thru my work.  Not sure how much they will cover, but it's a start!

I have BCBS also thru Amway in Michigan...