Question:
Has anyone had to pay for their initial visit to their surgeon?

I got a rather large bill today and called BC/BS they will only tell me if they will reimburse (50/50 chance)me after they have approved my surgery? Has anyone else had this kind of problem? thanks    — laurac82101 (posted on July 25, 2001)

July 25, 2001
I chose to pay for my initial evaluation because the insurance I had at the time does not cover obesity treatment of any kind. I switched insurance, but while I was waiting for the new insurance to take effect, I went ahead and met with the surgeon at my own expense. The road to surgery can be long, and I wanted to get rolling.
   — Debbie C.

July 26, 2001
I was told that you shouldn't pay it, but rather wait until you're approved and then have the doctor's office resubmit it for payment by your insurance.
   — PT LawMom