Anyone approved for revision with BMI of 33 or lower?
KAREN W.
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SW: 234.5 CW: 157 GW: 140 - ish
Have had many trouble with teh band and am submitting my paperwork for RNY revision on Thursday. I have United Health Chare Choice Plus PPO - which I hear is really good.
Anyone been approved for revision with LOW bmi? Advice?
Appeal advice?
It depends on your situation. Revisions can certainly be done with a BMI of 31. Bypass is currently being used in lower BMI people to treat diabetes that is not controlled otherwise. It really depends on your situation.
on 4/26/09 7:15 am - MI
Have had many trouble with teh band and am submitting my paperwork for RNY revision on Thursday. I have United Health Chare Choice Plus PPO - which I hear is really good.
Anyone been approved for revision with LOW bmi? Advice?
Appeal advice?
Every situation is different as are insurance companies. It may depend on how your doctor bills it and what codes he/she uses as well.
