Question:
Has anyone has surgery at the Bariatric Treatment Center in Ypsilanti??

I have BC/BS. Dr. B at The Bariatric Treatment Center in Ypsilanti is out of network. I know my insurance will pay in nertwork fees because my PCP filled out the referral papers, BUT has anyone had surgery there, and had it out of network with BC/BS PPO? I am wondering if I will have to pay anything out of pocket to the Doctor????    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 2, 2002)

January 2, 2002
Hi, I went for my pre-testing last week and when they went through the charges they told me that all I would be responsible for would be my in-network maximum out of pocket. The doctor would accept what BCBS PPO would pay for. You might want to double check though.
   — Elizabeth P.

January 2, 2002
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January 3, 2002
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