Do you all think this letter from PCP will work for my insurance?

Hey guys and gals! I got a referal to my surgeon from my PCP. This letter will also go to my insurance provider, BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD of TEXAS. From experience, do you think this will work for pre-approval? Let me know! : ) -Nancy To Whom It May Concern: This 32-yr-old white female was seen on 9/18/06 for a referral for a gastric bypass. Patient states she has sleep apnea & has episodes where she does not breathe. Patient is also here for a medical evaluation. Patient had elevated blood pressure of 124/93 & pulse of 91. Laboratory data was taken & patient had elevated triglycerides of 270, low HDL. ASSESSMENT: 1. Sleep Apnea 2. Hypertension 3. Dyslipidemia. PLAN: I feel that the patient is an excellent candidate for gastric bypass & needs that because of her health problems of hypertension, dyslipidemia & sleep apnea. These could cause detrimental affects to her health if not treated. I feel she needs gastric bypass. Signed: my doctor.

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