Question:
Is it mormal to have two visits w/ surgeon b/4 being approved from ins?

I had my first visit w/ my surgeon back in oct. but due to psych. hold I had to wait until my psych. released me to b able to have surgery he released me to have surgery on march 5 2003,and my info was sent to my ins. last week (no word yet on approval)anyway the surgeon wants to see me again next week i am going but I havent heard anyone else having to do this ....Is this pretty much normal proceedure? any help would b appreciated...Thanx    — nancy N. (posted on March 19, 2003)

March 19, 2003
My surgeon sees everyone twice, once for the original evaluation and one immediately before surgery. I wouldsnt be concerned.
   — bob-haller

March 19, 2003
I have seen the surgeon once, plan to see him again to go over test results and see if I need anymore, and may possibly see him again after that for pre-surgery questions...So, I would think seeing your doc more than once was a good thing... it gives you a chance to ask all you want, and to feel comfortable with him/her. Good luck
   — Kelly B.

March 19, 2003
Nancy, I will have my third meeting with my doctor on April 7th. I have given them all the paper work they require to submit, but it looks like they will wait to do that after my next appt, I don't understand. Others with the same doctor haven't had to do this. In fact, I JUST called the office and left a message to see if they would PLEASE submit!!! Good luck to you.
   — Lynn W.