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PAYING FOR
SURGERY
Insurance
Coverage for weight loss surgery varies greatly by insurance plans.
Historically, some insurance companies do not cover the
procedures, but there is a heavy movement for reform in this area.
Insurance companies that do cover weight loss surgery typically
require your physician to declare the procedure “medically
necessary.” To obtain authorization, your physician will probably
need to provide a Letter of Medical Necessity that indicates your
BMI, associated medical problems and number of years overweight as
well as a history of your weight loss programs and weight lost. If
coverage is initially denied, you may be able to appeal by providing
additional medical documentation.
Financing
If your procedure is not covered by your insurance policy, there are
several companies that offer financing options for elective medical
procedures.
How New Heights Weight Loss Can Help
You Obtain Insurance Coverage:
- We have Bariatric Insurance Specialists on staff who
understand insurance policy language
- We diligently “case manage” the approval process for our
clients and review cases weekly
- We have an Appeals expert who can help you get to “yes,”
even if the initial answer is “no”
- We have a 99% approval rate for clients with bariatric
surgery benefits
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