Anyone have Cigna PPO and approved for LAP?

Hi...I have been told that my insurance company does not cover for lap - the reason they use is they say that it is still in the experimental stages. I have been told by my surgeon and others that it is no longer in the experimental stages, but they say it is. Has anyone with Cigna PPO been approved for lap instead of open? I'd rather have lap, but if it has to be open, then that's what it will have to be. Besides, I know that even with lap, there is the slight chance the surgeon may have to convert to open. Are there two different codes when they are submitting the pre-approval to the insurance company (a code for open and then a different code for lap?). Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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