The surgeon I used for my open RNY uses an assistant during surgery.

I had to pay the asst fees upfront and then the office filed with insurance. The dr office filed it as "assistant surgeon" and the claim was denied. When I went for my 1mth visit, I noticed the asst had the initials P.A. on his office and white coat. Doesn't this mean he is a Physician's Assistant? My ins would cover this, but not at the full amt charged. Is this a normal practice?

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