Question:
Has anyone else had to get preapproval from Insurance before a surgeon

will give you 1st consultation? Sounds weird.....I need a surgeon to tell me what info I need to get the approval? Suggestions anyone?    — Katherine G. (posted on October 10, 2003)

October 9, 2003
Since my PCP had to refer me to a different clinic for my WLS adventure, I've had preapproval for all of my visits whether it was for endocrinology, sleep study, psych, dietician, or surgeon. Periodically, I get a letter from the insurance company that I am approved for x number more visits or the last one was specifically for the sleep study. So far it has all gone smoothly. Hopefully when it is time to approve the surgery, it will go equally well. :))
   — ssundlee

October 10, 2003
I had to call my ins. and verify that the procedure/doctor/hosp. was even covered, get a referral from my primary, then, go to a information meeting, fill out tons of paperwork. Then, I was able to make an appointment with the nurse who then submitted paperwork to the insurance company all before they would even schedule an appointment with the surgeon. From what I've heard, that's pretty typical.
   — eaamc