HELP NEEDED...Rec'd response from insurance carrer
Hello. I received a letter from my insurance carrier, yesterday, requesting a response from me within 72 hours from the date of the letter. The letter is dated on 12/2 which I rec'd on 12/4.
So, they're asking for documentation as to why my RNY failed. I've been diagnosed with esophageal motility disorder. I've had hiatal hernia's since 2006 (most recent last week). A hiatal hernia repair in '08. Acid reflux, choking, and difficulty swallowing. Dr. K says the motility disorder is very common in those patients with ABDs more so than RNY...am I the first RNY patient with this disorder...I can't be.
They're also asking for results of diagnostic studies and office notes. I have this showing a clear pattern of GERD and esophageal motility disorder.
I'm attempting to identify a study that shows failed RNYs with GERD or esophageal motility disorder.
Any help anyone can provide will be sooo appreciated!
Thank you folks!
Tonya
So, they're asking for documentation as to why my RNY failed. I've been diagnosed with esophageal motility disorder. I've had hiatal hernia's since 2006 (most recent last week). A hiatal hernia repair in '08. Acid reflux, choking, and difficulty swallowing. Dr. K says the motility disorder is very common in those patients with ABDs more so than RNY...am I the first RNY patient with this disorder...I can't be.
They're also asking for results of diagnostic studies and office notes. I have this showing a clear pattern of GERD and esophageal motility disorder.
I'm attempting to identify a study that shows failed RNYs with GERD or esophageal motility disorder.
Any help anyone can provide will be sooo appreciated!
Thank you folks!
Tonya