Interest in revision, does insurance cover it
Michele-
I do not think that this is covered by any insurance company. I am not sure why... but I remeber reading back on here, that most everyone had paid out of pocket for it, and most of the time, there was initial weight loss caused by the liquid which was regained. So, from what I have read....... (my own opinion) just a watse of $$$$
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
I checked BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Oxford - not a single one is covering it. They consider it experimental, and the experiment is failing. I have seen so many posts on here from people who say that they took off 20 lbs, only to regain it as soon as the liquid diet stopped.
The cost of the StomaphyX procedure is roughly $9,500 to $10,500.
Cost for my full RNY to DS revision? $5.00. Thank you, Horizon BCBS NJ.
The cost of the StomaphyX procedure is roughly $9,500 to $10,500.
Cost for my full RNY to DS revision? $5.00. Thank you, Horizon BCBS NJ.
Ahh okay. I have UHC and they will only cover RNY and lap-band. But my hubby is considering changing jobs and wants to move up to the Portland (OR) area. Something for me to keep in mind. Thanks!
Karen ~ Had surgery 4-13-10!! Lost 30lbs in 3months pre-op
Highest 350 ~ surgery weight 297.5 ~ current 195 ~ goal 175 (August 2012)
Highest 350 ~ surgery weight 297.5 ~ current 195 ~ goal 175 (August 2012)
Hi Karen,
Others on the DS board had UHC and won appeals to have the DS approved. You may want to mozey on over to the DS board and ask them for their input. Don't limit your choices just because your insurance says you only have 2. You have more! You may have to work for it, but the DS is definitely worth it!!
Others on the DS board had UHC and won appeals to have the DS approved. You may want to mozey on over to the DS board and ask them for their input. Don't limit your choices just because your insurance says you only have 2. You have more! You may have to work for it, but the DS is definitely worth it!!
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