Question:
My doctor is also request a psych evaluation. Will this be billed to me after eval?

   — Bonnie C. (posted on June 14, 2002)

June 14, 2002
Hi there. This is up to the psychiatrist and your insurance company. First you need to find out if your insurance will pay for it and if so, if you have a co-payment. If they don't pay, more than likely the doctor will ask you to pay and then tell you they will file it and reimbrse you if the insurance picks any of it up. Just be aware that some doctors are against WLS and you may end up shelling out money to someone who will shoot your plans down in a heartbeat soley because they are bias. Just a suggestion, contact your surgeon and ask them who they recommend. That's what I did and was pleasantly surprised that it was only $80 unlike many others who spent $200-$400! Good luck!
   — karmiausnic

June 14, 2002
My surgeon referred me to someone in my network, he made the appointment for me. The Psch. Dr. sent me a pre package to fill out before my appointment time, I also had to call my insurance to see if the evaluation would be paid for, I had to give the psy a confirmation number. If the insurance company did not pay, I would have had to pay for the visit, which means at the time of the appointment. My co-pay was $20
   — marta B.

June 14, 2002
My surgeon required me to see the psych doc that his group uses. The psych doc required me to pay up front , $225, and they billed my insurance for me. I received notice from my insurance that they did not cover this, however I feel it is a small price to pay for a better life and better health.
   — Lee G.

June 14, 2002
hi I just saw mine on thursday and my insurance covers it. All I had to do was pay my copayment. It should be covered under a mental health policy.
   — sheri B.