HOLY SPIT! Insurance approved my abdominoplasty!!!!!

Aloha All-
I got quite the Christmas present today when the surgeon's office called and said I'd been approved for my abdominoplasty. I'm the one who was debating on whether to proceed with my Circumferential Body Lift ( + BL/BA ) or decide on a frontal tummy tuck/muscle tightening because of the higher complication rate associated with the CBL. The third surgeon I consulted with does not do the CBL, but she submitted my photos and claim...and I was approved using CPT codes 15830 and 15847 ( 15830 is for a panniculectomy and 15847 is for cosmetic abdminoplasty).
So now I have to see what amount  will be covered if I do the first (out of network)  surgeon's CBL/BL/BA. It might still only be a small amount relative to the entire cost... but anything would make me feel better! Note that the first surgeon who does the CBL said he doesn't bother to submit claims unless your pannus hangs below your pubis because they always deny....but still the third surgeon felt it was worth submitting.
Marry Christmas to all, and to all a good shape!
XOXOLori

Congratulations!  I am very happy for you!  Can't wait to see the results.

Many thanks B- me neither! XOXOLori

Merry Christmas to YOU!! That is so excellent!!

Merry Christmas back to you, Jen- and congrats on goal! XOXOLori

THat is amazing! CONGRATS

Hi Leah- yes I was so stunned ( wish they'd paid for my VSG, I am still in appeals). Carry on- goal is around the corner! XOLori

What an amazing Xmas present!! I am sooo happy for you.
Tammy

Read your PS blog, Tammy- super big congrats and you are making this look EASY! See you at group sometime! XOLori

Oh boy...it wasn't easy but....it did get easier each day :-)