Question:
Explain the appeal and paperwork process?

Do I write an appeal and send it personally to my insurance,or does my PCP take care of that? can anyone describe the exact process of asking for approval from your insurance? thanks so much! -sara -in nor cal    — sara G. (posted on June 17, 2005)

June 18, 2005
It is unclear whether you are seeking approval or have been denied the surgery. If you have been denied surgery by your insurance company, you appeal the denial yourself. If you are seeking approval for surgery, your surgeon does this.
   — bubbles

June 19, 2005
If you've been denied surgery, a good doctors office will handle the appeal for you. You shouldn't have to do a thing...if they tell you to handle it yourself, I would seriously consider switching doctors
   — Jessica D