BCBS Kansas City
My manual states : EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
For the treatment of obesity or morbid obesity, including but not limited to Mason Shunt, banding,
gastroplasty, intestinal bypass, gastric balloons, stomach stapling, jejunal bypass, wiring of the jaw,
as well as related office visits, laboratory services, prescription drugs, medical weight reduction
programs, nutrients, and diet counseling (except as otherwise specified in the Contract) and health
services of a similar nature whether or not it is part of a treatment plan for another illness. This
exclusion also applies to any complications arising from any of the above.
So once again this greek to me? Does this mean they may consider it or it just ain't happening?