Question:
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY DR. CHRISTOPHER IN ALABASTER DOES NOT PATICIPATE IN THE APPEAL

PROCESS WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY AFTER BEING DENIED? I WAS TOLD BY MY CARRIER IF THE SURGEON FELT AS THOUGH I DID WHY WASN'T HE INVOLVED IN THIS PROCESS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND I AM NOW 3 LBS AWAY FROM BEING 100 LBS. OVER IDEAL WEIGHT AND A LIST OR COMORBITES CONDITIONS. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET APPROVED? PLEASE HELP.    — CINDY D. (posted on November 4, 2003)

November 4, 2003
i don't know about this doctor but I know that most of the doctors kind of leave you out on your on with the appeal process. It was rude for the ins. person to say that to you. Good luck!!!!!1
   — Delores S.

November 5, 2003
my doctor and staff had nothing to do with my appeals, they said get it done, get approved, and then give us a call. my bmi was 64 however, but that should make no difference. i had to appeal 3 times to finally get my surgery. the fight is between you and your insurance the doctors office only supplies the service. sort of like if you had a car accident took your car to the garage to be repaired they would do the work, but it would be up to you to get your insurancer comapny to pay the bill, the garage would notfight the insurance compay on your behalf, would be up to you to do the fighting. all the best of luck to you
   — janetc00