In-network psychiatrist vs. surgeon-referred, in-demand psychiatrist.

My insurance company has requested my psych evaluation before they will approve or deny my request for surgery. The earliest appointment I can get with the surgeon-referred doctor is at the end of August. I'm now trying to decide whether or not to have an in-network doctor evaluate me and send his/her results to the insurance company on the off chance that I might be approved sooner. But, I am fearful that I may be denied on that particular evaluation if he/she does not perform this evaluation and/or test on a regular basis. From what I understand, this evaluation will determine whether or not I can handle the surgery. Is it safe to assume that all the psychiatrists/psychologists will know EXACTLY what the insurance company is looking for? This is the main reason my surgeon referres to this particular doctor. During our orientation, we were told that past patients had elected to use other psychiatrists and were denied the surgery as a result. Does anyone know if an insurance company will easily change its mind with a second physician's evaluation? I'm open for any and all suggestions. Thanks.

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