Question about Approvels

Hi if a person gets approved by a doctor will that stand for another if i wanted to change to someone else? 
Thanks

Probably not.

Better safe than sorry.  Resubmit.

That is dependent upon your insurance company.  My company approves the PROCEDURE...not the surgeon.  I went for a second opinion and did not need to resubmit.  Good luck.

This is correct with most insurance carriers. The procedure is what you are requesting approval for - if you have a PPO plan then technically you can see any surgeon that you choose just taking into consideration In/Out-of-network contracts.

Some carriers, however, may tell you that you can only have the procedure done at certain hospitals with surgeons carrying certain designations but I suppose that would depend on the procedure.  For instance with Anthem Blue Cross, typically for the Gastric Bypass (I know we are talking PS here...but this is just an example) they require you to have the surgery at a Center of Excellence.

Call your carrier and ask - let us know what they say.

Good luck! :)

Tisha

I don't know about your carrier but mine said I had to resubmit for any change of providers....so irritating. I'm now waiting for approval again. I heard that once you're approved it will get approved again though. Good luck, Linda