Question:
Any suggesstion on how to make sure insurance will pay for tummy tuck after surgery?

I'm assumming you need to document from primary Dr. regarding the need for surgery. I haven't had the surgery hopefully July or August but I'm just wondering how about life after surgery. I have BC/BC of MN    — Julie H. (posted on June 12, 2007)

June 12, 2007
Make sure you run to your PCP any time you get a yeast infection in your "apron" folds. And let your PCP know if the excess skin inhibits your physical ability to do anything. The more you can prove medical necessity to get the tummy tuck the better. Good luck!
   — crystalsno

June 12, 2007
Just as the previous person said, have your Dr. document every rash or infection under your apron but also can be done for breasts. They will not pay for a breast job but may pay for a lift if you have documentation of sores and infections.
   — Lost4Ever

June 12, 2007
Document. Document. Document! Make sure your PCP documents any issues you have with your extra skin, rashes, etc. Take pictures. This way....there cannot be a doubt that you need help.
   — jammerz

June 12, 2007
if your INS. co has a website look on it, usually a search is available, and see the exact form for a preauthorization the doctor will submitt. On it we be their rules for coverage. For ex. "The pannus (floppy gut lol) needs to hang at or below the pubis" I have priority health and was just approved on the first try. I went from about 350lbs to 150ish so I am pretty scary naked so I am sure that helped LOL. Goodluck!
   — tazthewiz23