Question:
Will Aetna USHealthcare cover the BPD/DS?
I live in Phila.,PA and am convinced that the BPD/DS is the way to go for me. I am busily lining up my pre-op testing and we have yet to apply for approval. With a BMI of 60+ I'm pretty sure that approval for the VBG or RNY would not be a problem, but am wondering about the duodenal switch. Has anyone out there had experience in this area? — mcoh61 (posted on December 13, 2000)
December 12, 2000
I have Aetna HMO and unfortunately it states in the obesity coverage that
BDP/DS and VGB will not be covered by Aetna, only RNY. It states that the
BPD/DS is too new of a procedure. Maybe if you have Aetna PPO it would be
covered.
— Sandy V.
December 13, 2000
I have Aetna PPO and was covered for a DS by Dr. Rabkin on 11/28/00
— stacy T.
December 13, 2000
I have Aetna QPOS and I was approved for the BPD/DS with no problem.
— Anne D.
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