Dr. Custer and 6 months dieting

I have an appointment with Dr. Custer at Mid Ohio Surgical Associates. I have CHAMPVA for insurance and they do not require pre authorization nor six months documented dieting. Does anyone know if Dr. Custer requires this even if the insurance company doesn't? Thanks, Tracy

Hi Tracy, My insurance company (BCBS) only required a documentation of weight loss attempts...as far as Dr. Custer, he did not require this. The office forms I filled out asked me to list these attempts, but it is not a requirement of Mid-Ohio Surgical. Good luck on your journey! Phil open RNY 12/22/03 540/460/-80!!!

I just made a consult visit with Dr. Custer, they told me they DO need 6 months medically supervised calorie counting dieting. I'm going to call my insurance co directly to see what they require. Sandy F

I just made a consult visit with Dr. Custer, they told me they DO need 6 months medically supervised calorie counting dieting. I'm going to call my insurance co directly to see what they require. Sandy F