Appeal letter for plastic surgery.

Has anyone had to do an appeal letter to BCBS for denying authorization to have a tummy tuck? I was denied by my insurance company and it is coming upon a year since the denial. I would like to get some information on doing an appeal.. Even though I work for the surgeo that does Gastric Bypass, we do not do appeal letters so I do not have any experience in this. I would like to do it right the first timel. Can someone assist me in this? Thank you, Denise

Make sure you ask this ? on the plastic surgery board your success there will be alot better. I seen some great letters there and people are always willing to share... NAT

How do I get on the plastic surgery board? Denise

DENISE I HAVE A QUESTION WHAT DID YOU DO TO START THE PROCESS I AM GOING TO TRY FOR BREAST LIFT AND TUMMY TUCK I HAVE ALOT OF RASHES SO I HOPE THAT WILL WORK DO I FIRST NEED TO GO TO MY PCP DOCTOR THEN HAVE HIM REFER ME TO A PLASTIC SURGEON OR RECONSTUTION SURGEON. HELP PLEASE

I first went to my PCP and had him refer me to a plastic surgeon. Then I had my consult with the surgeon and they sent everything to the insurance for me. All I had to do was wait on the answer, which I was denied. But I talked to another plastic surgeon's office this afternoon and she said that in order to have my tummy tuck covered by insurance then the tummy will have to hang completely over the pubic area, in which my doesn't, but it is enough to be irratating. I hope you have good luck in getting yours approved. Denise

Hi, Denise, Have you priced the TT out of pocket? Please keep us updated. I am going to need surgery in a few months. Sounds like I may need to start saving now! Best wishes on my appeal!!! Becky

I have checked and at Dr. Gordon's office it will run about $6000 for hospital and all. But I'm really not sure. Denise

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/plasticsurgery/ look at this link and you can see all the boards