Question:
Hernia covered, Pannis not

I am having surgery to fix my hernia an would like to have a pannis removed at the same time. My insurance is paying for the hernia but I will have to pay for the pannis removal. Anyone have any idea how much (a ball park amount?) this will be?    — debbie11092002 (posted on June 23, 2003)

June 23, 2003
My hernia repair was $3800 and my panniculectomy was $3040. The same surgeon did both surgeries. Insurance denied the panniculectomy and my surgeon talked with them and they verbally agreed to pay for it. I had surgery 4 days later and now they aren't paying for the panniculectomy. They paid for the hernia and all the hospital charges. My surgeon is still appealing it but told me not to worry aobut his charges as long as the hospital was paid (he's a dear, dear, man).
   — Patty_Butler

June 23, 2003
I had both done about 4 months ago along with gall bladder removal. I had to pay for the panni removal at a rate of 4,800. All done by my original WLS.
   — Marie A.

June 28, 2003
i had two hernias and the pannis removed and my insurance bcbs paid for all. get the dr to take pictures of the pannis. they will not pay without the pictures. i was denied the first time also. Shirley
   — Shirley F.