Question:
Has anyone had success with ins. appeal for the long limb RNY vs. the short limb?

My insurance company is self insured through Unicare/Healthlink PPO. They indicate that the short limb (< 100 cm) RNY is covered, but not the long limb (anything over 100cm). My doc only does the longer limb w/ 100 to 150cm size limb. I'm at a level three appeal. Any suggestions?    — Mona P. (posted on July 10, 2003)

July 10, 2003
Are you saying that you've been approved for the short limb? I haven't been thru what you're going thru, but if they end up only approving the shorter version, many many post ops have had quite a bit of success with as little as 75 cm bypassed! Good luck to you!
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