Question:
SURGEON CHARGING 100.00 TO FILE APPEAL>>>>>

Has anyone heard of this..... my surgeons office in Denver,CO (Dr. Michael Snyder) is charging 100.00 to file an appeal to my insurance co. Please e-mail or call if this doesn't sound right. I really like the Dr. but am very dissatisfied with his office staff!! [email protected] 303-598-9191    — Shelly S. (posted on October 26, 2005)

October 26, 2005
Shelly: I have not personally heard of any Dr charging for an appeal!! My Pcp has wrote numerous letters to appeal my RNY when I was denied twice, and has written several appeal letters for a panni. Maybe the surgeon feels his time is worth more!!! LOL I definitely question it!! Good luck, DeeAnn
   — DeeAnn

October 26, 2005
It is becoming more and more common for doctors to charge for doing paperwork - and appeal letters do take time to compose. Can't you write your own appeal letter? I appealed my husband's denial of WLS, and then I appealed the denial of my abdominoplasty and I got both approved! After all, who does it affect more if you get your denial reversed - you or the doctor?
   — koogy

October 26, 2005
Shelly; Just wanted to let you know that Dr Snyder did my surgery in April of 2003. It was experience that you will not find a more caring group of people. They went out of thier way to ensure that that all my needs were met. As for appeal letters I wrote my own with his assistance as well as my PCP. I suggest that if you don't wanr to spend the money that this be the approach you take. There are several sites that give you numerous sample appeal letters. Again Dr Snyder is a wonderful surgoen and you will not be disappointed with him or his staff. His number one concern is for his patients. if I can help you with anything pleaqse don't hesitate to contact me. My profile is available for your review if you would like to see it. Good look in the pursuit of this life changing procedure. If it would have cost me 1,000 for the appeal letter and I was approved it would have been ok with me. It would have been money well spent. Regards Gary
   — greno